| Mentha crispa is a lesser known relative of the well known and popular peppermint (Mentha piperita). Sometimes it is Latin called Mentha spicata. It belongs to the family Lamiacea. It is typical of its lush green, curly and aromatic leaves. |
It grows abundantly in most of Europe but is also home in Asia, Australia, North America, North Africa, Japan and New Zealand. Although not very well known in the past, it was very popular in the past, as evidenced by a number of popular names - fragrant balsam, banner, spice fever, herb of the Mother of God and others.
It is a perennial frost-resistant herb, growing up to 70 centimeters high.
The main ingredients are silica. Essential oils (essential oils, olea aetherea) are volatile, water-insoluble, oily substances or mixtures of substances, often fragrant and burning. The most important of the essential oils is the menthol coriander carvone, which in addition to mint is also found in caraway. These essential oils give it a typical menthol flavor and aroma.
As a herbal drug, Mathhae crispae folium or Menthae crispae etheroleum are used directly from the mint. The leaves are dried and the infusion is prepared.
The main field of application is in the promotion of appetite (stomachic) and in flatulence (flatulence). Unlike peppermint, it does not support bile secretion. It is also possible to inhale it in infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract (mainly inflammation). The obtained peanut mint oils are also added to mouthwashes and toothpastes . It is also used in the food industry as an ingredient in chewing gum or candies. It can also be used as an ingredient in food and beverages.
Externally, the teeth and gums are painful , breathtaking and clear. Fresh mint leaves can be added to bath water because it has refreshing effects.
Until now, no side effects or contraindications have been reported.
