Greek Wild Mint

Greek Wild Mint
Mentha pulegium

Mint: the herb of Pluto

 Name – History – Mythology 

Pluto, the god of the underworld, fell in love with nymph Menthe. This incensed his wife, Persephone, who turned the nymph into a plant.

Pluto did not have the power to return Menthe to her previous shape, so he decided do give her leaves a beautiful, fresh scent. These are the origins of Mint.

 Properties – Use:

The Pennyroyal is an aromatic and medicinal plant, as well as a spice.

It is refreshing and increases sweating

Mint soothes cough and muscle cramps.

It is used against the flu, stomach  and digestion problems.

It facilitates coughing and is effective against convulsions and diarrhoea.

Pennyroyal Mint is effective against asthma and arthritis .

It is effective against dizziness, migraine, nausea and stress-related vomiting.

 Suggestions:

It must not be used during homeopathic treatment.

Mint should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.