Pennyroyal
Latin Name: Mentha pulegium
It occurs in parts of Europe, West Asia, and North Africa. Typical plants in floodplains, swamps, ditches and wet meadows. Perennial, flowering from June to autumn. Delicious spice and tea plant. Many of its healing effects are known, such as intestinal worms, insect repellents, expectorants and cough suppressants, digestive stimulants. Its tea has a laxative, antispasmodic, intestinal worm and bile secretion stimulating effect. It is also consumed to cure jaundice. In the countryside, the fresh plant was put in a straw bag against fleas.
25+ fresh seeds
Egyptian mint - round-leaved mint
Pineapple mint Herbal teas are mainly prepared with pineapple mint. Due to its low menthol content, pineapple mint is also suitable for salad dressings, soups and desserts. It also fits for many dishes from the Arab-Persian area. Mint is considered a messenger of friendship and love. It has anticonvulsant, cooling, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It invigoates the heart and calms the brain. Furthermore it is expectorant, nerve-strengthening and germicidal. Location: sun, partial shade, shade Life form: hardy, perennial Use: kitchen, tea, healing, fragrance Usable parts: leaves, flowers Growth height: 70 cm (27 in) 10+ fresh seeds Chocolate Mint Gives an After-Eight-like aroma for tea, syrups or sauces. Making mint sauce is a tradition in England since the 16th century. Mint sauce can be served both cold or hot with meats, typically with roast beef, lamb or mutton. Sunlight: full sun, partial shade, shade. Life form: perennial. Use: kitchen, tea, healing, aroma. Useful parts: leaves, flowers. Height: 70 cm (27.5 in). 10+ fresh seeds
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