Lamiaceae Lycopus asper Greene

Rough Bugleweed

Iroquois - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 427

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Scientific name: Lycopus asper Greene
USDA symbol: LYAS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rough Bugleweed
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Decoction of plants given to children as a laxative.

RECRD: 89272 id: 21526