It’s a great day to discover some of the health benefits of lesser calamint.
Italian cuisines use lesser calamint frequently.
Additionally, it is used to produce the goat cheese cassiedu, which gives the cheese a minty flavor.
Here is a list of the health benefits of lesser calamint.
1. Lesser Calamint May Help Reduce Fever
Herbalists consider lesser calamint as having febrifuge effects.
This can help reduce your body’s heat, resulting in a lower fever.
2. Is Used As A Remedy For Wounds
The lesser calamint’s leaves contain a lot of menthols.
This makes them a potentially strong treatment for cuts and bruises.
3. Lesser Calamint Helps Relieve Respiratory Concerns
Lesser calamint is used by people with respiratory problems.
It helps to clear chest congestion and encourages perspiration. It’s also said to be a natural expectorant.
The herb can also be applied topically to soothe bronchial issues.
Another herb that may work well in helping you with your respiratory concerns is lemon verbena.
I also have an article about the health benefits of this herb here.
4. May Help Manage Mental Health
Lesser calamint is useful in the treatment of depression, insomnia, and other nervous disorders.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the health benefits of lesser calamint.
There are more but since most of them are anecdotal, I didn’t find enough information on them to add to this list.
Maybe next time.
I usually look for anti-inflammatory effects in herbs that can help me with my arthritis.
Since I didn’t find details about it with lesser calamint, my pick would be that it’s good in relieving respiratory problems.
When I was a kid, I used to have asthma. Thankfully, it was naturally cured through sports.
If you’re thinking about exploring lesser calamint as an herbal supplement, please make sure to talk with your doctor first.
Safety first!
There are more common culinary herbs and spices that you may be interested in as well.
I have here quite many articles on the health benefits of these herbs and spices.
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Thank you and stay safe everyone!
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