Brassicaceae Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J. Koch

Black Mustard

Mohegan - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 264

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Scientific name: Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J. Koch
USDA symbol: BRNI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Mustard
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of leaves bound to the skin for headache.

RECRD: 83234 id: 7497