![]() ![]() Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. Virtually any part of the root is capable of growing into a new plant. Division can be easily carried out at almost any time of the year, though it is probably best done in the spring or autumn to allow the plant to establish more quickly. When growing plants with a particular aroma it is best to propagate them by division. Even without hybridisation, seedlings will not be uniform and so the content of medicinal oils etc will vary. Mentha species are very prone to hybridisation and so the seed cannot be relied on to breed true. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer. Propagation of Corn Mint: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Yields of up to 1.6% have been obtained from this sub-species. arvensis piperascens produces the best oil, which can be used as a substitute for, or adulterant of, peppermint oil. An essential oil is obtained from the plant. The plant was therefore used in homes as a strewing herb and has also been spread in granaries to keep the rodents off the grain. Rats and mice intensely dislike the smell of mint. Other uses of the herb: The plant is used as an insect repellent. ![]() The leaves contain about 0.2% essential oil. An essential oil from the plant is used as a flavouring in sweets and beverages. A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. ![]() A reasonably strong minty flavour with a slight bitterness, they are used as a flavouring in salads or cooked foods. Habitat of the herb: Arable land, heaths, damp edges of woods.Įdible parts of Corn Mint: Leaves - raw or cooked. The essential oil in the leaves is antiseptic, though it is toxic in large doses. The leaves are harvested as the plant comes into flower and can be dried for later use. Another report says that this species is not very valuable medicinally. The leaves are a classical remedy for stomach cancer. A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments. The whole plant is anaesthetic, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, galactofuge, refrigerant, stimulant and stomachic. Like other members of the genus, it is best not used by pregnant women because large doses can cause an abortion. Medicinal use of Corn Mint: Corn mint, like many other members of this genus, is often used as a domestic herbal remedy, being valued especially for its antiseptic properties and its beneficial effect on the digestion. ![]()
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