Apache:  Łii bitzee                             Spanish: Oregano de la Sierra

 This aromatic plant of the mint family has been widely used by many peoples for stomachache, cleaning open sores and wounds, eyewash, headaches, even heart attack (Dunmire 1995). The leaves have been used fresh or dried to flavor meat, soups and stews.

Curanderos dried the leaves and flowers to make a tea to regulate menstruation, relieve premenstrual tension and cramps. This tea induces perspiration and is said to loosen phlegm, soothe a sore throat. A strong tea consumed before meals is said to expel intestinal worms (Torres 2006).

The rose pink flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Found in the Medicinal Plant Garden at Silva Creek Botanical Garden

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