Calamintha nepeta Lesser calamint (Labiatae)

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Calamintha nepeta
Lesser calamint
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The Calamintha nepeta plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lesser calamint. Some home gardeners know the variety as Satureia nepeta.

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Latin Name:  Calamintha nepeta
Common Name:  Lesser calamint
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (L.)Savi.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.75

Habitat:  Dry banks, usually on calcareous soils[17].

Medicinal Information: Lesser calamint was commonly used as a medicinal herb in medieval times, though is little used by modern herbalists[238]. It is sometimes cultivated as a medicinal herb for household use. The whole plant is aromatic, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge and stomachic[4, 148]. The leaves are harvested in July as the plant comes into flower and are dried for later use[4]. An infusion is beneficial in cases of flatulent colic and weaknesses of the stomach[4], it is also used to treat depression, insomnia and painful menstruation[238]. It should not be prescribed for pregnant women since in excess it can cause a miscarriage[238].

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