Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed MonographFR · EN
Minthostachys mollis
Minthostachys mollis
Please read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.
Avoid prolonged use or high doses due to its richness in potent aromatic compounds. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, as a traditional precaution. Consult a healthcare professional before use in young children. Essential oils potentially derived from this plant should never be ingested without specialized advice.
Infusion — Flowers
Traditional muña infusion
Pour simmering water over dried flowers and let steep for a few minutes, covered. Drink warm after meals, according to traditional Andean use. One teaspoon of dried flowers per cup, 1 to 2 cups per day.
Inhalation — Flowers
Steam for clearing respiratory passages
Infuse a generous handful of flowers in a bowl of hot water, then breathe in the vapors with your head covered by a cloth for a few minutes. A traditional practice for colds. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Where to find it
Obtaining the plant
It is found wild on the slopes of the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes, as well as in certain herbalist shops specializing in South American plants.
Harvest season
When to harvest it
Flowers are traditionally harvested during the dry season, when the plant is most aromatic, then dried in the shade.
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