Mentha citrata
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Bergamot mint (Mentha x piperita citrata syn. Mentha x aquatica citrata)) also known as Yerba Buena in Central America, Eau-de-cologne Mint, Horsemint, Lemon Mint, Lime Mint, Orange Mint, Pineapple Mint, Su Nanesi, Water Capitate Mint, Water Mint, Watermunt, Wild Water Mint.[1]
The whole plant is smooth, dotted with yellow glands and is of a dark green colour, generally tinged with purple, especially the margins of the leaves, which are finelly toothed. There are very conspicuous lines of yellow glands on the purple calyx.[2]
This herb has a characteristic lemon odor when crushed. It is sometimes used to make a tasteful tea similar to lemonade, with medicinal value (see below).
[edit] Medicinal Value
A tea made from the fresh or dried leaves has traditionally been used:[2][3]
— For stomach aches, nausea, parasites and other digestive disorders
— For nerves and sick stomach
— For fevers and headaches
The leaves and flowering plant are anodyne, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, refrigerant, stomachic, tonic, vasodilator. Like other members of the genus, it is best not used by pregnant women because large doses can cause an abortion.
[edit] References
- ^ Plants For A Future: Database - Mentha x piperita citrata. Retrieved on March 27, 2006.
- ^ a b Medicinal Herbs - v72.org. Retrieved on March 27, 2006.
- ^ Plantas for a Future - Mentha x piperita citrata / Eau De Cologne Mint. Retrieved on March 27, 2006.
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