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Mentha Aquatica L. (Water Mint)



Photo: http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/water-mint Facts: __Height__: 90 cm __Native Range__: Eurasia, Northwest Africa and southwest Asia __Reproduction__ : Rhizomes __Bloom time__: July à September __Habitat:__ Any wet or swampy habitat, often with roots in water.

Uses:

Medicinal: Leaves are anodyne, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cholagogue diaphoretic, emetic, refrigerant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vasodilator. Teas made from the leaves are traditionally used to treat fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments. Also a mouth-wash and gargle for treating sore throats and ulcers. The essential oil in the leaves is antiseptic, this is toxic in large doses.

Water Purification:

This species of mint grows by or near the water and can remove bacteria such as E.Coli and Salmonella. (Washington State University Extension) Water mint is known to repel flies, mice and rats.

Sources: ∙ Adams Edward. 2012. Wetlands: Nature’s Water Purifiers. CLEAN water for Washington. Washington State University Extension, dept. of ecology. [] //∙Mentha Aquatica – water mint.// Nature Spot Recording the Wildlife of Leicestershire and Rutland, UK. [] ∙ Ling Cao. 2012. //Mentha aquatica//. USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL. []

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