Lamiaceae Lycopus americanus Muhl. ex W. Bart.
American Waterhorehound
Meskwaki - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 225
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Lycopus americanus Muhl. ex W. Bart.
Scientific name: Lycopus americanus Muhl. ex W. Bart.
USDA symbol: LYAM (
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Common names: American Waterhorehound
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Meskwaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Compound containing entire plant used for stomach cramps.
RECRD: 89271 id: 21524