Instant Pain Killer

Instant Pain Killer

Instant Pain Killer

Slender Moutain Mint
Eastern Deciduous Forest

Genus and Species: Pycnanthemum spp.
Habitat: Despite its name, this plant usually occurs in dry, open rocky woods, dry prairies and fields, along roadsides, streamsides, and in open, wet thickets.

Seasons: June–September
Active Chemical Ingredient:  mint l-carvone

Chemical Structure:

Uses of Specimen: A strong decoction is medicinal poured over festering wounds

Crushed flowers are placed on tooth ache and almost instantly kills pain

Bug Repellent from rubbing on skin

Resources: http://altnature.com/gallery/wild_mint.htm

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http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=r690

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http://www.oleosessenciais.org/carvone/

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http://www.medicinalplants-pharmacognosy.com/herbs-medicinal-plants/mint-spearmint/

(n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015.