Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.

Canadian Mint

Shoshoni - Drug, Carminative

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 45

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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: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Carminative
Notes: Infusion of leaves and stems taken for gas pains.

RECRD: 21056 id: 22758

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