Lesser Calamint

Lesser Calamint (Calamintha nepeta) is a delicate herb that carries the scent of mint with a whisper of oregano. In ancient herbal lore, he was called “the herb of joy.” Roman naturalists praised his ability to lift melancholy, and medieval apothecaries used him to treat respiratory ailments, digestive troubles, and nervous tension. His leaves were steeped into calming teas, and his crushed foliage was tucked into pillows to ease nightmares and invite lucid dreams.