Whorled Mint

Whorled Mint, also known as Chinese Mint, is a highly regarded culinary and medicinal herb across East Asia—especially in China, where it is traditionally used for its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and diaphoretic properties.

Named for its distinctive whorled leaf arrangement, this mint brings a graceful architectural structure to the herb garden, offering both visual appeal and practical benefits. The leaves form elegant rings around the stem, giving it an almost spiral-like presence that makes it a standout among other mints.

Its mild, refreshing flavour makes it especially well-suited to teas, light broths, and cooling herbal infusions, while its gentle aroma can serve as an uplifting garden accent. Though subtler than some Western mint varieties, it lends a delicate complexity to Asian-inspired dishes, and can also be dried for traditional medicinal use.

Add Whorled Mint to your herb collection for a plant that brings cultural depth, botanical beauty, and soothing versatility—a refined and underappreciated gem from the herbal traditions of the East.