Plant Information
Common Name: MINT - WILD
Scientific Name: Mentha longifolia
Alternative Names: Balderjan (Afr)
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R85.00
Scientific Name: Mentha longifolia
Alternative Names: Balderjan (Afr)
N/AR85.00
Description
- Perennial
- Indigenous to South Africa
Parts Used
- Leaves
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
- Infusion of the leaves are:
- drunk or administered as enemas
- Diaphoretic and antispasmodic
- Treat coughs, colds, asthma and other respiratory ailments, head aches, fever, indigestion, flatulence, hysteria
- Painful menstruation and urinary tract infection
- Externally:
- Treat wounds and swollen glands
- Place under pillow for breathing problems
- Insert crushed leaves in nostrils to get relief of head ache
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