Synonyms in a broader sense Vegetable synonyms: peppermint belongs to the labiate family (Lamiaceae), like lemon balm or sage. It is also called motherwort, cat’s-tail, celebrity or taster, as well as garden mint or English mint. Latin name: Mentha piperitae Summary The healing power of peppermint was already described by many healers in ancient times. … Peppermint
TherapyApplication areasEffect The peppermint is universally applicable. In our country it is of the greatest importance as a natural remedy and medicine. You can find peppermint in almost every household as a cosmetic, food or household remedy. The peppermint leaves were used in folk medicine. Today there are many scientific studies that prove the effectiveness … TherapyApplication areasEffect | Peppermint
Pharmaceutical form and dose Peppermint is mainly used in tea (besides camomile). Many teas are mixed with each other and thus enhance the effect. To prepare a tea, two to three teaspoons of peppermint leaves are brewed with 150 ml of hot water, let it steep for 10 minutes, drink three times a day. Peppermint … Pharmaceutical form and dose | Peppermint
Folk names Cat’s Beard Plant description Native to tropical Asia, Africa and Australia. Persistent, herbaceous semi-shrubs. Opposite arranged leaves, lancet-like, long and pointed, very similar to peppermint leaves. The pale violet flowers grow spike-like together at the end of the stem. Leaves and flowers have an aromatic scent. Cultivated in Asia. Medicinally used plant parts … Indian kidney and bladder tea
Latin name: Lamium albumGenus: Labiate familyFolk names: Cuckoo nettle, Flower nettle Plant description The plant grows 40 to 50 cm high, the stem hollow and square, the leaves opposite, stalked, heart-shaped and toothed at the edges. Along the stem large, pure white labiates grow all around. Flowering time: April to October. Occurrence: Widespread along roadsides, … White deadnettle
