A perennial or biennial plant that grows to a height of 4 ft with stiff, toothed leaves having a wonderful spearmint-licorice smell to leaves & flowers.
Herb Effects
Antibacterial, antifungal, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, febrifuge and stomachic (leaves and stem)
To improve the appetite and strengthen the digestive system, relieve symptoms such as abdominal bloating, indigestion, nausea and vomiting (leaves and stem); chest congestion, diarrhoea and headaches, in the treatment of angina pains (leaves); for cancer (plant).
Contraindication
Contraindicated in Yin Deficiency with Heat and in Stomach Heat.
Health Remedies 
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