Intoxicating Mint

Lagochilus inebrians

Physical Characteristics

Lagochilus inebrians is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Europe to C. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea A bitter-tasting tea is made from the dried branches, it is usually sweetened with sugar before being drunk[192]. See also the notes on medicinal uses below.

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic Haemostatic Hallucinogenic Hypotensive Sedative The branches are antispasmodic, haemostatic, hallucinogenic, hypotensive and sedative[192]. An infusion is also used internally in the treatment of allergies and the shrub has also been used to treat skin disorders[192]. The branches are harvested in the autumn after flowering and are dried for later use[192]. They become more fragrant and medicinally active once they have been dried[192].

Known Hazards

None known