One of the Peruvian herbs you'll most love is muña, a mint-like Peruvian medicinal plant that makes for excellent tea. Once you first spot muña, you'll start to see it everywhere around Peru – on restaurant menus, in teas, and at herbal shops.

What is muna?

For teams of Year 11-12 students, MUNA is a one day event that encourages them to learn about other nations and to understand and appreciate the workings of the United Nations (UN) while they develop debating skills and gain self-confidence in public speaking.

What are muna leaves?

Muña (Minthostachys mollis) is an aromatic plant belonging to the Laminacee family, which is the same as mint, rosemary and oregano. This plant is endemic in the Andes and can be found scattered in some areas along the cordillera; in Peru it is found in the south, in the Andean departments of Junin, Ayacucho and Cuzco.