Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
American Falsepennyroyal
Cherokee - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 48
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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: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion taken for 'flux' and leaves rubbed on body as insect repellent.
RECRD: 87151 id: 16468