Calamintha grandiflora

Calamintha grandiflora, the large-flowered calamint, showy calamint or mint savory, is a species of ornamental plant.

Large-flowered calamint
Calamintha grandiflora
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C. grandiflora
Binomial name
Calamintha grandiflora
(L.) Moench.
Synonyms

Satureja grandiflora (L.) Scheele

Distribution

It grows in certain mountains of western and southern Europa (Massif central, Alps, Pyrénées,...) above 700 meters high. We can find it in the beech forests.

Use

It can be used in cooking, and in herbal medicine for bruises and cramps.[1]. In the Aubrac region, it's used in infusion and it's called "thé d'Aubrac" (Aubrac tea). It's appreciated for its digestive properties.

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See also

References

  1. "Medicinal uses". Herbs. Retrieved 6 January 2012.


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