Jamaican Tree Mint (Satureja Viminea)[Lamiaceae]
Jamaican peppermint is an aromatic shrub. Bush Mint, satureja viminea, or Jamaican tree mint, is a perennial tiny leaf mint relative with a large stature and a very potent spearmint flavor. Bush mint reaches heights of six to eight feet with a woody stem, and is delicious as a mint replacement.
Cultural Significance & Traditional Uses
Taino and Afro-Caribbean traditions honor this herb for its warming properties, often used in ceremonial brews and communal healing practices.
- Rural healers (curanderos) historically steeped the leaves to create infusions believed to promote vitality and comfort.
- In Dominican and Puerto Rican folk medicine, Satureja viminea (locally called orégano de monte or orégano cimarrón) is brewed as a tea to support digestion and respiratory wellness.
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