Tepache Plant vs Mentha longifolia

Maya and Mexican medicinal bromeliad whose fruit and leaves are used for digestive conditions, antiparasitic treatment, and as a traditional fermented drink base.

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

bromelain-like enzymes, flavonoids, organic acids, tannins

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

Digestive enzyme medicine, Antiparasitic treatment, Traditional Maya medicine, Tepache fermented drink

digestive disorders, fever, respiratory infections, headache

Digestive enzyme, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic, Antimicrobial

antipyretic, carminative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Fresh fruit or juice as food; 500mg enzyme extract daily

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

Pineapple-bromeliad allergy

pregnancy large amounts - pulegone emmenagogue, GERD

GI upset in excess, Rare allergic reactions

GI upset, liver concerns with pulegone-rich preparations