Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Hemicryptophyte?
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Mentha pulegium L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Health | Toothache |
Analgesic | Prepare infusion of 1 teaspoon of leaves & stems in hot water & gargle. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
| Respiratory | Cold/ runny nose/ cough; induces sweating |
Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-tussive, Diaphoretic | 1. Prepare infusion of leaves & stems & whip the watery extract + sugar + egg white until foamy; drink before sleeping; it induces sweating. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
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Mentha genus has some species which contain eucalyptol, pulegone, methofuran, carvacrol & coumarin in the essential oil, which when taken in large amounts can cause an abortion. Species rich in essential oil may have a CNS depressant effect. Direct application can be irritant.
