
Mints
Mentha spp.
Brandy Mint, Lammint, Garden mint
Native to
Eurasia
A majority of the Witchlist's Garden include naturalized species that now live across the globe, for history's sake and to ensure we recognize any appropriation that we may make in our use of a plant, we include it's nativity.
Parts Used
Leaves (and stems) can be harvested (and propogated) whenever they look happy and healthy
Analgesic
Anti-emitic
Antimicrobial
Antispaasmodic
Carminative
Diaphoretic
NervineAnalgesic
Anti-emitic
Antimicrobial
Antispaasmodic
Carminative
Diaphoretic
Nervine
Divinities & Mythos
Hecate
Pluto
Holidays:
Any, Wreaths and crowns are common among many cultures
Plant Energies
Over the course of millenia, various religions, physical sciences, diviners and star gazers, etc. have come to assign energies. This is perfectly synopsized by JD Walker in A Witch's Guide to Wildcraft:
Plants can be hot, cold, wet, or dry. They are assigned to or governed by one of seven (or nine [by including the Moon and Sun], depending on your outlook) heavenly bodies. People assigned these characteristics based on where a plant grew, what it looked like, and what effect it had on the humans and animals that came in contact with the plant.
Planet(s): Mercury
Element(s): Air, Fire
Gender: Masculine
Sign(s): Taurus
Chakra(s): Third Eye, Throat
Warning: Potential Drug Interactions + Heartburn Potential
Due to the various types of mints, some have drug interactions - peppermint and spearmint are generally considered safe but some varietals can have drug interactions.
Mints can cause increased digestive issues such as heartburn.

Mint in Action
The Bat & Raven offers these products that utilize the properties of Mint.
Magical Properties
Abundance
Clearing the Way
Communication
Consecration
Dream
Energizing
Exorcism
Fertility
Happiness
Healing
Hex-breaking
Home Blessing
Joy
Love
Luck
Lust
Mental Clarity
Money
Prosperity
Protection
Psychic Powers
Removing Blockages
Self-expression
Sleep
Spell Enhancer
Strength
Success
Travel
Vitality
Talk to your Doctor/Medical Professional before adding any Supplements, herbal teas, Infusions, etc.
Part of the reason that we list medical jargin is because many plants can interfere with or even counteract medications we already take or it can exacerbate ailments we already have.
When talking to your Medical Professional, we suggest asking what "actions" an herb might do to interfere
with your health, either positive of negative. For example, if you suffer from heartburn, a Cholagogue which creates more bile may not be advantageous. Too much of a good thing, eh?
A Green Witch's Cupboard by Deborah J. Martin (Indiebound Books)
Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham (Indiebound Books)
Herbal Supplement Resource, Peppermint: Health Benefits and Side Effects (Website)
The Herbarium by The Herbal Academy of New England, Monographs, Peppermint (Subscription)
Herb Magic: An Introduction to Magical Herbalism and Spells by Patti Wigington (Indiebound Books)
Northeast Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 101 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness by Liz Neves (Indiebound Books)