Lamiaceae Stachys palustris L.

Marsh Hedgenettle

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Venereal Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29, 80

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Scientific name: Stachys palustris L.
USDA symbol: STPA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Marsh Hedgenettle
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Compound containing root used for venereal disease.

RECRD: 95704 id: 38823