Mentha citrata
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Mentha citrata | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific classification | ||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||
| Binomial name | ||||||||||||||
| Mentha citrata Ehrhart |
Mentha citrata (Ehrhart) (syn. Mentha x piperita L. var. citrata (J.F. Ehrh.) Briq.; syn. Mentha x aquatica var. citrata (J.F. Ehrh.) Benth.[1]; syn. Mentha odorata) is an herb. It is also known as Bergamot mint, Eau-de-cologne Mint, Horsemint, Lemon Mint, Lime Mint, Orange Mint, Pineapple Mint, Su Nanesi, Water Capitate Mint, Water Mint, Watermunt, Wild Water Mint, and in Central America Yerba Buena.[2]
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.[3]
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 uses
A tea made from the fresh or dried leaves has traditionally been used:[3][4]
- For stomach aches, nausea, parasites and other digestive disorders
- For nerves and sick stomach
- For fevers and headaches
The leaves and flowering plant have analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogic, diaphoretic, and vasodilator properties.[citation needed] Like other members of the genus, it is best not used by pregnant women because large doses can cause an abortion.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Quattrocchi, Umberto (1947-). CRC World dictionary of plant names: Common names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Sonyonyms, and Etymology III M-Q. CRC Press, 1659.
- ^ Plants For A Future: Database - Mentha x piperita citrata. Retrieved on 2006-03-27.
- ^ a b Medicinal Herbs - v72.org. Retrieved on 2006-03-27.
- ^ Plantas for a Future - Mentha x piperita citrata / Eau De Cologne Mint. Retrieved on 2006-03-27.
 |
This Tree of Life article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. This may include adding a taxonomy box or adding correct categorization, as well as any other cleaning up. See Wikipedia:How to edit a page and Category:Wikipedia help for help, or this article's talk page. |
 |
