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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Wild mint in English is the name of a plant defined with Hyptis atrorubens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hyptis tenella Briq. & Spruce (among others).

2) Wild mint is also identified with Lantana camara It has the synonym Lantana camara f. rubelloflavescens Moldenke (etc.).

3) Wild mint is also identified with Mentha arvensis It has the synonym Mentha gentilis L. (etc.).

4) Wild mint is also identified with Mentha longifolia It has the synonym Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. var. candicans (Mill.) Rouy (etc.).

5) Wild mint in North America is also identified with Mentha canadensis It has the synonym Mentha canadensis var. retrorsa J.L. Liu (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Phytologia (1980)
· Cytologia (1992)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Journal of South African Botany (1982)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Cell and Chromosome Newsletter (1979)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Wild mint, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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