Wild Greek Pennyroyal
A wild growing mint found throughout the mountainsides in Greece. Not to be confused with wild mountain mint. it has a sweet and musky flavour and aroma and leaves are round and reminiscent of oregano. Traditionally used in medicinal herbal tea. Grows beautiful spears of pink blooms in summer. It will grow and spread well in pots and containers.
A wild growing mint found throughout the mountainsides in Greece. Not to be confused with wild mountain mint. it has a sweet and musky flavour and aroma and leaves are round and reminiscent of oregano. Traditionally used in medicinal herbal tea. Grows beautiful spears of pink blooms in summer. It will grow and spread well in pots and containers.
A wild growing mint found throughout the mountainsides in Greece. Not to be confused with wild mountain mint. it has a sweet and musky flavour and aroma and leaves are round and reminiscent of oregano. Traditionally used in medicinal herbal tea. Grows beautiful spears of pink blooms in summer. It will grow and spread well in pots and containers.
Health Benefits
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Wild Greek Pennyroyal has traditionally been used to calm stomach inflammation and digestive upset. Drinking it as a herbal tea can help reduce bloating, cramps, and discomfort.
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This mint variety contains compounds known to relieve respiratory inflammation, making pennyroyal tea a natural choice for soothing coughs and easing breathing during colds.
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Historically, pennyroyal has been valued for its ability to help regulate menstrual cycles and reduce associated pain, supporting women’s reproductive health through herbal remedies.
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Wild Greek Pennyroyal is packed with antioxidants which help combat oxidative stress, boost immunity, and promote overall well-being when consumed regularly.
Additional Information
Mentha pulegium ‘Fliskouni’
Popular mint variety grows wild throughout the village mountainsides and gorges throughout Greece.
Known as ‘Fliskouni’ in Greek not to be confused with other wild mountain mints
Traditionally used in herbal medicine and drunk as a medicinal tea for its health benefits
Great for relieving stomach and respiratory inflammation and used in ancient times for menstrual regulation and pain relief.
Leaves are round and reminiscent of oregano and grows beautiful spear-like pink blooms
Very easy to grow and does well in all soils and part or full sun.
Great for ground cover and in hanging pots and containers.
A perennial herb that will grow and spread like most mints with underground runners, best kept in containers or pots to contain its growing.