Eastern Deciduous Forest
Lobelia
Lobelia inflata
A poultice of the root has been applied in treating pleurisy, rheumatism, tennis elbow, whiplash injuries, boils, ulcers and hard to heal sores.
Tall Grass Prairie
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
A strong infusion can be used to repel fleas from carpets or the fur of animals. An extract from the leaves (called nepetalactone) has herbicidal and insect repellant properties
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