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Aztec Sweet Herb
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Scientific Name: Lippia dulcis
Common Name: Aztec Sweet Herb
Other Common Names: Aztec Sweet Herb, Lippa
Plant Type: Perennial
Where To Plant: Full Shade
Soil Types: Average
Zones (See US Zone map): 11-+ or pot plant
Germination: Medium
Number of Seeds Per Pack: 25
Uses: Medicinal
Notes: Mexican herb from at least the time of the Aztecs, used to treat coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, and colic. Plant 1000 times sweeter than sugar, has too much camphor content.
LIPPIA DULEIS (Lippia dulcis) Mexican herb used since at least the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, and colic. Leaves contain the intensely sweet compound hernandulcin (1000 times sweeter than sugar) but high camphor content makes them unsuitable for use as a sugar substitute. Fast growing, low creeper, with small white flowers; excellent in hanging baskets.
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Any statement made concerning medical
conditions treated with this herb is not intended as sound medical advice. The
seeds are NOT to be ingested only planted. Herbs need to taken only with
the guidance of a trained physician or established herblist.
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