Lamiaceae Piloblephis rigida (Bartr. ex Benth.) Raf.

Wild Pennyroyal

Seminole - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 307

View all documented uses for Piloblephis rigida (Bartr. ex Benth.) Raf.

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Scientific name: Piloblephis rigida (Bartr. ex Benth.) Raf.
USDA symbol: PIRI5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wild Pennyroyal
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots applied to sores and ulcers on the legs and feet.

RECRD: 62214 id: 27336

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