Scrophulariaceae Chelone glabra L.

White Turtlehead

Malecite - Drug, Contraceptive

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 258

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Scientific name: Chelone glabra L.
USDA symbol: CHGL2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Turtlehead
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Contraceptive
Notes: Infusion of plants used to prevent pregnancy.

RECRD: 44167 id: 9365

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