Fliskouni bunch, Fliskouni, Wild mint, vlichoni, glichouni, glikhon, pennyroyal, squaw mint, mosquito plant, pudding grass, (mentha pulegium). ID: 395-41

According to mythology, the blister was the herb of Pluto (god of Hades).

The story goes that the nymph Minthi danced carefree with her sisters, Pluto saw her and was enchanted.

Hades's cheated wife learned the news and he transformed his beloved into a flower.

Its documented use dates back to ancient Greek, Roman and medieval culture.

Its name is associated with the Latin pulex (flea), because it was used to repel fleas from the body.

Fliskouni was incorporated as a cooking herb by the Greeks and Romans, in combination with oregano and coriander.

Gradually, however, its use as a gastronomic herb decreased.

Fliskuni is the aromatic wild Mint, which contains the highest amounts of menthol of all mint species.

Therapeutic:

Very powerful in treating respiratory problems either as infusions or with vapors (inhaling vapors while boiling).

Helps to stop smoking.

It is useful for treating colds, coughs, dysmenorrhea, dizziness, insomnia and sore throats.

It is used as a sedative for heaviness, nervous disorders and gastritis.

It becomes a fragrant decoction, essential oil, but also a kitchen spice.

Helps with fluid retention and diet.

Helps with indigestion.

The cough for whooping cough and respiratory diseases in general.

It is considered an important anti-arthritic herb medicine

Used as a sedative for heaviness, nervous disorders and gastritis.

Suitable for smokers to cleanse the lungs, has heating properties and dissolves kidney stones.

Soothes heaviness - Together with grated ginger (one of the herbs that help digestion), helps with indigestion

Helps with other gastrointestinal conditions such as constipation and hemorrhoids

Soothes nervous disorders, migraines and dizziness

Helps with gastritis

Helps release retained fluids, diet and hypertension

Reduces itching and blemishes on the skin.

How to use: Infusions, vapors.

Side effects:

It is forbidden for pregnant women because the plant's chemicals cause the uterus to contract, causing the fetus to miscarry.

Also in breastfeeding mothers because it creates a problem in milk production,

Not recommended for infants and those with ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease.