Tastes: minty

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  • Mentha spicata

    Botanical Overview Mentha spicata, commonly known as Spearmint, Garden mint, or Common mint, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is now cultivated worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. This herb is widely recognized for its aromatic, refreshing…


  • Glechoma hederacea

    Botanical Overview Glechoma hederacea, commonly known as Ground-ivy, Creeping Charlie, Gill-over-the-ground, or Alehoof, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced widely in North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the aerial parts and leaves. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered to have a cooling…


  • Clinopodium douglasii

    Botanical Overview Clinopodium douglasii, commonly known as Yerba Buena, Douglas’ Clinopodium, or Mountain Mint, is a herbaceous member of the Lamiaceae family native to Western North America, especially the Pacific Northwest and California. The plant’s aromatic leaves, stems, and flowers are traditionally harvested for medicinal use. Energetics Yerba Buena is considered to have a cooling…


  • Nepeta cataria

    Botanical Overview Nepeta cataria, commonly known as Catnip, Catmint, Catswort, or Catnep, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to Europe and Asia and naturalized in North America, the plant’s aerial parts, leaves, and flowers are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics Catnip is considered cooling and moistening in energetic quality with a bitter and minty…