Muna is a delicious minty herb from the Andean highlands with many powerful qualities. From the cold zones of South America, this medium-sized herbaceous plant is often drunken as a tea. Muna also serves as a bronchodilator and expectorant and contains high amounts of phosphorous and calcium.

Customer report:

"...A rich herby, slightly sour aroma with familiar tones of peppermint however distinctively different. An initial sharp minty sensation on the tongue that flows around the airways leaving the mouth feeling clean and refreshed. A calming and enjoyable tea..."

Other names: Andean Mint, Muna-Muna Minthosthachys mollis, Minthosthachys setosa

For making a delicious Muna tea, one teaspoon (5 grams) is enough for half a liter of water. If Muna is to be used as a strong infusion, 1-3 teaspoons should be brought to the boil for at least 3 times and then left on low heat for a few more minutes.

Muna belongs to the Lamiaceae (Mint family). It is a multi-branched, small leaved deciduous shrub prized for its aromatic values. Essential oils can also be extracted and sold as a concentrate. Muna muna also known as Andean Mint, is a shrub, usually growing from 2.700 – 3.100 meters high, with white flowers and aromatic leaves. Used to support the respiratory system as well as a digestive aid. Muna Muna Extract is concentrated to provide strength, ease of digestion, and rapid assimilation.

Muna contains several different essential oils, of which each serves a powerful function, follow this link to read in depth. The main oils contained were pulegone (47%), menthone (25%), and isomenthone (4%), however, depending on the climatic zone the ingredients may vary.

Best avoided by pregnant women and nursing mothers as it could discourage flow of milk. May antidote homeopathic remedies.

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Taiwan