Calamintha vulgaris
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Other Names : Clinopodium vulgare, Satureja vulgaris, wild basil, Wood basil
Health Benefits and Uses of Calamintha vulgaris
The plant is aromatic, astringent, cardiotonic, carminative, diaphoretic and expectorant
- An infusion of the plant helps to overcome weak digestion.
- to reduce flatulence and to increase perspiration.
- It has been used traditionally in Bulgaria for the healing of wounds and has been shown to have anti-bacterial properties.
- as a heart tonic
- hypertension
References
- "Clinopodium vulgare". Plants For A Future. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
- Opalchenova, G.; Obreshkova, D. (1999). "Antibacterial action of extracts of Clinopodium vulgare L. curative plant". Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy. 25 (3): 323–328. doi:10.1081/DDC-100102177. PMID 10071825.
