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Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Horse Mint
- na'na' meshubelet
- נַענַע מְשֻׁבֶּלֶת
- batnaj بطنج
- habaq حبق
- na'na' barri نعنع بري
- na'na' tawil el-waraq نعنع طويل الورق
Hemicryptophyte
- Humid habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Mentha longifolia (L.) L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | High blood pressure (Hypertension) |
Hypotensive | Decoct leaves + flowers & drink x1 cup/day as needed. |
Flower, Leaf | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | 1. Decoct leaves + flowers & drink x1 cup nightly for 1 week or 1 cup x3/day. |
Flower, Leaf | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective | Decoct leaves + flowers & drink x1 cup mornings as needed. |
Flower, Leaf | B |
| Respiratory | Cold/ influenza |
Anti-Infective | Decoct leaves + flowers & drink 1 cup x3/day for 3 days. |
Flower, Leaf | B |
Notes
Cautions
Mentha genus has some species which contain eucalyptol, pulegone, methofuran, carvacrol & coumarin in the essential oil, which when taken in large amounts can cause abortion. Species rich in essential oil may have a CNS depressant effect. Direct application can be irritant
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The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
