Mentha requienii - Corsican mint

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Corsican mint, Mentha requienii

Corsican mint (Mentha requienii) is a herb and species of mint, native to Corsica, Sardinia, and mainland Italy, and naturalized in Portugal and in the British Isles. It is a very low-growing species with bright green leaves and a strong minty aroma.

Uses

fevers, digestive disorders, headaches, minor ailments.

Parts Used

Leaves.

Chemical Composition

The main constituents that resulted were pulegone (78%), menthone (0.5%), isomenthone (18%), isopulegone (1.3%) and limonene (1.76%). In vitro antifungal activity is evaluated in order to identify new means that could be helpful in the prevention of contamination in indoor environments.

Common names

Language	Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi	NA
Gujarathi	NA
Punjabi	NA
Kashmiri	NA
Sanskrit
English	Mint

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind	Shape	Feature
Simple		Foliage Color is Dark Green, Foliage Texture is Fine and Foliage Sheen is Matte

Flower

Type	Size	Color and composition	Stamen	More information
Unisexual	2-4cm long	Lavender	Single	Flower Interest is Showy, Fragrant Flowers are Not there

Fruit

Type	Size	Mass	Appearance	Seeds	More information
		Showy Fruit is Not there and Edible Fruit also Not there	Fruit Color is Sandy Brown		{{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

• Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry

Commonly seen growing in areas

Ground Cover, Cultivated Beds, wet meadows, pozzines.

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External Links

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281454 http://www.herbcottage.com.au/corsican-mint.html http://www.perennials.com/plants/mentha-requienii.html https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/caring-for-corsican-mint.htm