Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.

Canadian Mint

Malecite - Drug, Sedative

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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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: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Sedative
Notes: Infusion of plants used to quiet children suffering from croup.

RECRD: 44181 id: 22684

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