Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.

American Falsepennyroyal

Nanticoke - Drug, Diaphoretic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 58, 84

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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: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Whole plant used as a sudorific.

RECRD: 87168 id: 16486

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