Satureja viminea
Kama Sutra Mint, Costa Rican / Jamaican Mint TreeFamily: Lamiaceae
Origin: Costa Rica
Satureja viminea (Kama Sutra Mint, Jamaican Mint Tree) is a plant that can be grown in pots in cold regions, though it thrives best in USDA Zone 10-11. It requires full sun to partial shade and regular watering. When mature, the shrub can grow up to 5 to 10 feet tall. Its ornamental foliage and fragrant flowers make it a great addition to any garden.
What sets Satureja viminea apart is that its leaves, flowers, and fruits have various uses. Its leaves are used for cooking and medical purposes, while its flowers are used in the pharmaceutical industry, and its fruits in natural medicine. The plant is well-known for its unique, fresh taste that makes it a great addition to salads and other dishes. It is also a rich source of vitamins and antioxidants that can help improve overall health and wellbeing. Its small, white, oval-shaped fruits can be pickled, cooked, eaten fresh, or dried for later use. The fruits have multiple uses in natural medicine and are used to treat indigestion, colds, inflammation, and even possess antiseptic and antifungal properties.
The plant is used to make a famous Kama Sutra Luxury Mint Tree Bath Gel and Body Wash. The Kama Sutra Mint Tree Bathing Gels are a great way to turn the simple ritual of a bath or shower into a sensual interlude with these indulgent bathing gels.
To make a Kama Sutra Luxury Mint Bath, harvest 1 cup of fresh leaves, mix them with 4 cups of boiling water in a large thermos, seal the cap tightly, and let sit for 24 hours. Then pass the decoction through a sieve, squeezing the most you can out of the leaves. Add the juice of one freshly squeezed lemon to the mint concentrate, which is an essential part of the recipe that keeps active ingredients of Kama Sutra Mint at the most effective level and helps make your skin smooth and velvet. Add 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite bath gel, stir, and fill a bath with cool or slightly warm water. Add mint/lemon potion and enjoy!
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