Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.

American Falsepennyroyal

Shinnecock - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Carr, Lloyd G. and Carlos Westey, 1945, Surviving Folktales & Herbal Lore Among the Shinnecock Indians, Journal of American Folklore 58:113-123, page 121

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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: Shinnecock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for pains.

RECRD: 87172 id: 16493

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