MENTA PEPERITA - PEPPERMINT OFFICINALIS MEDICINAL |
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ORIGIN Mint is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 50–70 cm tall, with smooth stems, which spreads by producing underground runners or rhizomes. The leaves are dark green with reddish veins, pointed with rough, toothed edges. The mauve/pink f ORIGINMint is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 50–70 cm tall, with smooth stems, which spreads by producing underground runners or rhizomes. The leaves are dark green with reddish veins, pointed with rough, toothed edges. The mauve/pink flowers appear along the stems like ears of wheat. USESFresh leaves are used to flavour both savoury and sweet dishes whilst the dry ones can be used to make herbal teas. Mint is used in cocktails, Pimms, soft drinks and liqueurs. The leaves are best collected as soon as the flowers begin to open.
PROPERTIES Mint is an expectorant, aids digestion and refreshes. |
