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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
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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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/
