Stachydeoma graveolens vs Mentha longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Stachydeoma graveolens

Digestive

Digestive

Stachydeoma graveolens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Mentha longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Low aromatic annual of Florida and Alabama coastal plains with pennyroyal-like fragrance, traditional medicinal herb.

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

Active Compounds

pulegone, isomenthone, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

Traditional use by Florida Native Americans for fevers and respiratory conditions, Used as insect repellent in folk medicine

digestive disorders, fever, respiratory infections, headache

Modern Uses

Insect repellent, Fever reduction, Antimicrobial, Traditional medicine

antipyretic, carminative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Tea: 1 tsp per cup 2x/day

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children

pregnancy large amounts - pulegone emmenagogue, GERD

Side Effects

Uterine stimulation, Mild toxicity at high doses

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