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Ballota rotundifolia

K. Koch

Lamiaceae Edible: Leaves - tea

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Description

A perennial herb or small shrub in the mint family (Lamiaceae) found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are used to make tea.

Medicinal Uses

Has anti-oxidant properties.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,

Notes

It has anti-oxidant properties.

Synonyms

Ballota armena Boiss.Ballota glandulifera Trautv.

References (1)

  • Quispe, C. et al, 2012, Phenolic Constituents of the Chilean Herbal Tea Fabiana imbricata R. & P. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 67:242-246

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