Lamiaceae
Mint family
18 medicinal plants in this family
Plants
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Lamiaceae
Digestive disorders and stomach upsetRespiratory ailments including coughs and bronchitisNervous tension and stress relief
Cat's Whiskers / Java Tea
Orthosiphon aristatus
Lamiaceae
Indonesian traditional medicine (Jamu): 'Kumis Kucing' (cat's whiskers) tea used as primary kidney tonic, diuretic, and urinary antiseptic for hundreds of yearsMalaysian folk medicine: brewed as tea for kidney stones, urinary tract infections, gout, and high blood pressureVietnamese traditional medicine: used for edema, liver conditions, and as a general cleansing tonic
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Lamiaceae
Nervous tension and anxietyInsomnia and sleep disordersDigestive conditions and colic
Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus
Lamiaceae
Menstrual irregularities and PMSFertility enhancement and reproductive healthMenopausal symptoms and hormonal balance
Coleus / Forskolin
Plectranthus barbatus (syn. Coleus forskohlii)
Lamiaceae
Ayurveda (makandi/garmar): heart tonic for congestive heart conditions, hypertension, and anginaTraditional Indian medicine: treatment of abdominal colic, urinary retention, and painful menstruationUnani medicine: used for skin conditions including psoriasis and eczema
Holy Basil
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Lamiaceae
Respiratory conditions (colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis)Stress reduction and mental clarityDigestive disorders and stomach problems
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Lamiaceae
European folk medicine for nervous conditions, insomnia, headachesWound healing and antiseptic applicationsDigestive disorders and stomach upset
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Lamiaceae
Anxiety, stress, and nervous tensionInsomnia and sleep disordersDigestive disorders and stomach upset
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca
Lamiaceae
Heart conditions and palpitationsAnxiety and nervous tensionMenstrual irregularities and menopause
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Lamiaceae
Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, asthma)Digestive disorders and poor appetiteMenstrual irregularities and painful periods
Peppermint
Mentha x piperita
Lamiaceae
European folk medicine for digestive disorders, nausea, flatulenceRespiratory conditions including colds, coughs, bronchitisHeadache and tension relief
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Lamiaceae
Memory enhancement and cognitive functionCirculation problems and poor blood flowDigestive complaints and loss of appetite
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Lamiaceae
Menopausal symptoms and hot flashesExcessive sweating and night sweatsSore throat and mouth inflammation
Self-Heal
Prunella vulgaris
Lamiaceae
Wound healing and cutsMouth sores and sore throatDigestive inflammation
Skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
Lamiaceae
Nervous tension and anxietyInsomnia and sleep disordersSeizures and convulsions
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Lamiaceae
Ancient Greek and Roman use: spearmint strewn on floors, used to flavor food, and prescribed by Hippocrates and Dioscorides for nausea and digestive complaintsMedieval European monks cultivated spearmint in physic gardens for digestive disorders, flatulence, and indigestionAyurvedic tradition uses spearmint (pudina) to treat digestive disorders, nausea, hiccups, and as a cooling agent for pitta
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Lamiaceae
Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough)Digestive complaints and poor appetiteUrinary tract infections
Wood Betony
Stachys betonica
Lamiaceae
Nervous system disorders and anxietyHeadaches and migrainesDigestive weakness and poor appetite
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.