Lamiaceae Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit.

Comb Bushmint

Seminole - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 307

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Scientific name: Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit.
USDA symbol: HYPE3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Comb Bushmint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots applied to sores and ulcers on the legs and feet.

RECRD: 62215 id: 17690

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