Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.
Canadian Mint
Malecite - Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 250
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Mentha arvensis L.
Scientific name: Mentha arvensis L.
USDA symbol: MEAR4 (
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Common names: Canadian Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Infusion of plants used by children with croup.
RECRD: 44089 id: 22683