Muña

Minthostachys mollis

Family: Lamiaceae Evidence: T teaextract

Andean digestive mint — Peruvian and Bolivian traditional remedy for altitude sickness, digestive complaints, and respiratory infections. Contains pulegone and menthone. Sold as tea in every Andean market. Also used as natural insecticide.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Liver disease (pulegone content like pennyroyal, but lower).

Interactions

Hepatotoxic drugs.

Side Effects

GI upset. Pulegone toxicity at high doses.

Liver: Contains pulegone — hepatotoxic at high doses.
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