MINT PLANT

MINT PLANT

Mint also known as Mentha

Peppermint is one of the most used of the mint family, and is a hybrid between spearmint and watermint, but most mints have some therapeutic effect. The plants are robust and spread enthusiastically, although they need plenty of moisture to grow well, Peppermint seems always to have been popular, there is evidence that it was cultivated by the Egyptians and certainly the Greeks and Romans used it. Roman women are it after drinking wine to mask the breath.

mint is used as flavoring and medicine, chiefly because of the action of volatile oils. This is a cheerful plant that reduces spasm in the gut and increases the production of digestive secretions. Its easy to see why after dinner mints are so popular.Mint is also used in drinks, jellies and sauces.

Peppermint is antiseptic and anti-parasitic, and will reduce itching. it has a temporarily anesthetic effect on the skin and gives the impression of cooling it is included for massaging aching muscles, and makes an effective footbath for tired, hot feet.

it is included in traditional teas for alleviating the symptoms of colds and flu.

Application:

Used the leaves and flowers

1 teaspoon dried /2 teaspoon fresh to a cup of boiling water.