Wild Water Mint (Mentha aquatica) There are 14 species of mint growing in the UK. Watermint plants have topical medicinal properties as a balm for sore muscles and an aid for cleaning wounds. The oils in the leaves add flavor to cooking and baking and leaves add colour to salads. You can dry the leaves for use as a tea, which aids in digestion and calms ulcers. The plant also repels flies and mice seem to avoid the scent of the plant. Mentha aquatica distillations are also refreshing additions to mouthwash, body wash and even lotions. The pure refreshing scent can add a boost to potpourri and as an aromatherapy treatment the plant calms and refreshes. As with all mints, the oils and aroma help relieve stuffy noses and clear the breathing passages; not a bad all round plant to come across on a walk.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:31:02 +0000
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