Lamiaceae Mentha ?piperita L. (pro sp.) [aquatica ? spicata]

Water Mint

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 76

View all documented uses for Mentha ?piperita L. (pro sp.) [aquatica ? spicata]

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Scientific name: Mentha ?piperita L. (pro sp.) [aquatica ? spicata]
USDA symbol: MEPI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Water Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Compound containing leaves used as a tonic.

RECRD: 89653 id: 22853

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