GREEK WILD MINT Pennyroyal buch Mentha pulegium Mięta polej Φλισκούνι Άγρια μέντα’

Mentha pulegium

Mięta polej

Φλισκούνι  Άγρια μέντα’

In Greek Mythology, Pluto, the god of the underworld, fell in love with nymph Menthe. His wife, Persephone turned the nymph into a plant. Pluto did not have the power to return Menthe to her previous shape, so he decided to give her leaves a beautiful, fresh scent. These are the origins of Mint.

Pennyroyal known by Greeks as Wild Mint   Άγρια μέντα’ (Φλισκούνι) is special herb because: 

• 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.

Pennyroyal should not be used:

• During homeopathic treatment

• During pregnancy and breastfeeding