Mentha satureioides

Mentha satureioides
Family:Mentha satureioides; Abortifacient; Alterative; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Blood purifier; Carminative; Digestive; Emmenagogue; Tonic.
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The leaves and flowering plant are alterative antispasmodic blood purifier digestive emmenagogue and tonic. A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers coughs colds headaches digestive disorders menstrual complaints and various minor ailments. It can be used as a substitute for both pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) and peppermint (Mentha x piperita). Like those species it should not be prescribed for pregnant women since it can procure an abortion. The leaves are harvested as the plant comes into flower and can be dried for later use. The essential oil in the leaves is antiseptic though it is toxic in large doses and can cause abortions.

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