Lamiaceae Nepeta cataria L.

Catnip

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 31, 82

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Scientific name: Nepeta cataria L.
USDA symbol: NECA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Catnip
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Leaves used with peach pits to make a tonic for children.

RECRD: 90095 id: 23647

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