Therapeutic properties and indications:

• Acts as a carminative, cholagogue, antidiarrheal, and antispasmodic.
• The infusion of fresh leaves makes an excellent carminative tea, similar to that of Mentha piperita but without the drawbacks of menthol.
• It has an effect on the liver, against diarrhea, and especially against muscle spasms (cramps).
• It is appetizing and helps in cases of stomachaches, intestinal pains, and toothaches.
• It acts against nervous vomiting, metropathy, dizziness, and migraines.
• It combines well with mint, marjoram, and anise as an antiviral remedy.