Andean mint (Minthostachys setosa) has a deep scent that cleanses negative vibrations.The traditional uses of Minthostachys are manifold, but the most important are consumption as tea, seasoning, or medicinal infusions against various ailments of the digestive or respiratory systems. The first include cough, cold, flu, and similar, the second everything from stomach ache to diarrhea. Less frequently the plants are said to be used externally for other parts of the body, e.g. against rheumatism or bruises.