Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.

Canadian Mint

Blackfoot - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 51

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Scientific name: Mentha arvensis L.
USDA symbol: MEAR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Dried leaves chewed and swallowed for chest pains.

RECRD: 60701 id: 22597

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