Calamintha nepeta vs Mentha longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Calamintha nepeta

Digestive

Digestive

Calamintha nepeta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Mentha longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European aromatic herb used in folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Wild mint widespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa; used in traditional medicine across many cultures.

Active Compounds

pulegone, isomenthone, menthole, flavonoids

pulegone, piperitenone, menthol traces, carvone, beta-pinene

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, respiratory infections, fever, headache

digestive disorders, fever, respiratory infections, headache

Modern Uses

carminative, expectorant, antipyretic, antimicrobial

antipyretic, carminative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - pulegone content, epilepsy, kidney disease

pregnancy large amounts - pulegone emmenagogue, GERD

Side Effects

GI upset

GI upset, liver concerns with pulegone-rich preparations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E