Water Mint Dried Cut Leaves

Description

Latin Name: Mentha Aquatica

The leaves are anodyne, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, emetic, refrigerant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vasodilator.

A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments.

It is also used as a mouth-wash and a gargle for treating sore throats, ulcers, bad breath etc.

Watermint has topical medicinal properties as a balm for sore muscles and an aid for cleaning wounds.

2 teaspoons, for 1 cup. Steep covered for 5 – 15 minutes.

Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, large quantities of some members of this genus, especially when taken in the form of the extracted essential oil, can cause abortions so some caution is advised.

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