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Common Uses
Locating and Handling
Caution
Origin
"The powder of it being dried and taken after meat, helps digestion, and those that are splenetic. Taken with wine, it helps women in their sore travail in child-bearing. It is good against the gravel and stone in the kidneys, and the stranguary. Being smelled unto, it is comfortable for the head and memory.
The decoction hereof gargled in the mouth, cures the gums and mouth that are sore, and mends an ill-savoured breath; as also the rue and coriander, causes the palate of the mouth to turn to its place, the decoction being gargled and held in the mouth."
Leaves, oil
Aromatic, carminative, stomachic, diaphoretic, stimulant, antispasmodic, breath freshener, insect repellent
Use fresh or dried leaves to make tea or take a few drops of mint oil to alleviate flatulence or relieve menstrual cramps. Chew leaves to freshen breath.
Buy fresh or dried at grocery store. Oil, leaves, and teas may be found in health food stores. Mint is also available in candies and commercial preparations.
None
Native to Europe and Asia. Other varieties found in Africa, Americas, and Australia
(to come)