Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
American Falsepennyroyal
Catawba - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 53
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Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
Scientific name: Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
USDA symbol: HEPU (
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Common names: American Falsepennyroyal
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Catawba
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for colds.
RECRD: 87147 id: 16464