Mentha aquatica

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Mentha aquatica L.

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Water Mint
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Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

  • Water Mint
  • na'na' ha-mayim
  • נַענַע הַמַּיִם
  • na'na' el-ma' نعنع الماء

Hemicryptophyte

  • Humid habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Mentha aquatica L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/
Administration		 Parts Used
Source
Respiratory

Influenza

Anti-Infective

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day until recovery.

 Aerial parts 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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