Lamiaceae Mentha spicata L.

Spearmint

Miwok - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 171

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Scientific name: Mentha spicata L.
USDA symbol: MESP3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Spearmint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for diarrhea.

RECRD: 20262 id: 22829

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