Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.

American Falsepennyroyal

Catawba - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1937, Catawba Medicines and Curative Practices, Publications of the Philadelphia Anthropological Society 1:179-197, page 188

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Scientific name: Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
USDA symbol: HEPU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
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 used for colds.

RECRD: 87148 id: 16465

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