Lamiaceae Scutellaria galericulata L.

Marsh Skullcap

Delaware - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 37

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Scientific name: Scutellaria galericulata L.
USDA symbol: SCGA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Marsh Skullcap
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Plant tops used as a laxative.

RECRD: 42787 id: 37583

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