Lamiaceae Monardella sheltonii (Torr.) T.J. Howell
Shelton's Mountainbalm
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 384
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Monardella sheltonii (Torr.) T.J. Howell
Scientific name: Monardella sheltonii (Torr.) T.J. Howell
USDA symbol: MOSH (
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Common names: Shelton's Mountainbalm
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of dried leaves taken for colic.
RECRD: 89993 id: 23382