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Apple Mint

Digestive

Mentha suaveolens

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Aromatic perennial with downy leaves and apple-mint scent; used in Mediterranean folk medicine for digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

mentholcarvonelinaloolpiperitenone oxideflavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive disorders in Mediterranean folk medicine
Culinary herb in North African and Spanish cooking
Respiratory congestion relief

Modern Uses

Carminative
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, tincture, essential_oil
Adult Dose: 2–3 g dried herb as tea; diluted essential oil
Child Dose: 1–2 g tea for children
Preparation Notes: Gentle flavor; used in Moroccan mint tea blends along with spearmint

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

GERD
Allergy to Lamiaceae

Possible Side Effects

GERD exacerbation
Rare allergic reactions

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