Hoary Mountain Mint

Scientific Name: Mentha ssp. Piperita

Uses:

• Tea – Nausea, Travel Sickness, Migraines
• Tea – Calms Hysteria and Nervous Disorders
• Tea – Relax Digestive muscles, stimulate bile production
• Tea – Constipation, Diarrhea, Gas, Heartburn, Indigestion
• Compress – Inflamed Joints, Rheumatism, Neuralgia
• Steam – Nasal Congestion, Cough
• Oil – Ringworm, Scabies, Itching, Insect Bites
• Oil – Massage for Headaches, Menstrual cramps, Milk Congestion (breastfeeding)
• Oil – Toothaches and Bad Breathe
• Oil – Treatment for Dandruff
• Plant – Deter Ants, Fleas, and Mice. Around Roses to deter deer and aphids.

Notes:  Antiseptic and Anesthetic 

Caution:

• Prolonged Use can Irritate mucous membranes
• Internal use can reduce milk flow (breastfeeding)
• Do not give to babies
• Poisonous to Cats

Character: Pungent. Dry. Cooling.

Constituents: Menthol. Tannins. Flavonoids. Choline. Tocopherols. Bitters.

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Native: Southern Europe

Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial  

Light/Soil: Sun, Part Shade. Warm, Moist Soil.

Propagate: Divide in Spring/Fall. Take Root or Stem Cuttings

Grow: 12in apart. Plant in pots inground to contain roots. Suitable for indoors.

Harvest: Pick leaves before harvest.

Preserve: Dry. Freeze (coat with olive first). Oil and Vinegar Infusions.

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