What is Mentha aquatica?
Mentha aquatica, commonly known as water mint, is a perennial herb native to much of Europe and parts of Africa and Asia. Mentha aquatica (Latin: Mentha aquatica) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Mentha aquatica? — PlantSage
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What is Mentha aquatica
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Mentha aquatica (Mentha aquatica). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
What is Mentha aquatica used for?
Mentha aquatica is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Is Mentha aquatica safe?
Mentha aquatica is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Where does Mentha aquatica grow?
Mentha aquatica is a member native to ALB, ALG, ANG, AUT, AZO, and BAL. Mentha aquatica thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 5.5–6.5.
Can I grow Mentha aquatica at home?
Mentha aquatica grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 5/10 light, moist, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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