Labiatae Alterative Virginia mountain mint

Labiatae Alterative Virginia mountain mint
Family:Labiatae Alterative; Analgesic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Febrifuge.
Common name:Virginia mountain mint
A tea made from the leaves is alterative diaphoretic and carminative. A poultice of the leaves is used in the treatment of headaches. The tea is also used in the treatment of menstrual disorders indigestion colic coughs colds chills and fevers.The flowering stems are cut as flowering begins and they can be used fresh or dried. There is a suggestion that this plant can cause abortions so it is best not used by pregnant women.

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