Common Name: |
American Dittany |
Other Names: |
Stone Mint |
Botanical Name: |
Cunila origanoides |
Genus: |
Cunila |
Family: |
Lamiaceae |
Cultivation: |
Well-drained to dry, sandy, acid soil in partial shade. |
Propagation: |
By seed or division in spring. |
Harvest: |
Leaves are picked in late summer and used fresh or dried. |
Native Location: |
E USA |
Height: |
30-60cm (1-2ft) |
Hardiness: |
Z6 |
Parts Used: |
Leaves |
Properties: |
An aromatic, antiseptic herb that increases perspiration and stimulates the uterus. |
Medicinal Uses: |
Internally for fevers, colds, and headaches, and to induce menstruation and ease labor pains. Externally in folk medicine to treat snakebite. |
Culinary Uses: |
Leaves are used as a substitute for oregano, and made into herb tea. |
Bibliography: |
Encyclopedia of Herbs by Deni Brown. Copyright © 1995, 2001 Dorling Kindersley Limited. pg 186
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