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  1. Apr 12, 2022 · Mentha spicata, also called Mentha viridis, is a medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family characterized by its potency to synthesize and secret secondary metabolites, essentially essential oils.

    • Curly Mint Culinary Uses
    • Growing Curly Mint
    • Companion Planting
    • Harvesting and Storing Mint

    Mentha spicata var. crispa is commonly used in culinary dishes as a fresh or dried herb. It is a popular ingredient in mint sauces, marinades, and drinks such as mojitos and mint tea. It is also used in desserts and confectionery items, such as ice creams, candies, and chocolates. Its flavor is fresh and minty with a slight sweetness, and it is oft...

    Grows up to 24-36 in. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
    Performs best in rich, moist soils in full sun or partial shade. Curly Mint, however, adapts to a wide range of soils except dry ones.
    This aromatic herb can be used as a garden specimen, ground cover, in herbs and kitchen gardens, and in vegetable gardens.
    It is a vigorous grower that will spread all over the place and could become invasive. You can plant it in raised beds, pots,or containersto keep it within bounds.

    Mint is an excellent companion plant. 1. Mint repels Pests: Mint has a strong scent that can deter pests such as aphids, black flies, cabbage moths, cabbageworms, cabbage maggots, flea beetles, squash bugs, whiteflies, and ants. 2. Mint improves Growth: Mint is said to enhance the growth of other plants by improving soil quality and releasing benef...

    Mint is best harvested just before the plant starts to flower when the essential oils and flavor are at their peak. Here are some tips for harvesting mint: 1. Pruning: Harvest only the young leaves, as they are more flavorful than the mature ones. Cut the stem tips of the plant back to about 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) from the ground using sharp scissors ...

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  3. Feb 20, 2021 · Among medicinal plants, mint ( Mentha species) exhibits multiple health beneficial properties, such as prevention from cancer development and anti-obesity, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and cardioprotective effects, as a result of its antioxidant potential, combined with low toxicity and high efficacy.

    • Majid Tafrihi, Muhammad Imran, Tabussam Tufail, Tanweer Aslam Gondal, Gianluca Caruso, Somesh Sharma...
    • 10.3390/molecules26041118
    • 2021
    • Molecules. 2021 Feb; 26(4): 1118.
  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MenthaMentha - Wikipedia

    Mentha (also known as mint, from Greek μίνθα míntha, Linear B mi-ta) is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae (mint family). The exact distinction between species is unclear; it is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist.

  5. Apr 12, 2022 · Mentha spicata, also called Mentha viridis, is a medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family characterized by its potency to synthesize and secret secondary metabolites, essentially essential oils.

  6. Apr 12, 2022 · Mentha spicata, also called Mentha viridis, is a medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family characterized by its potency to synthesize and secret secondary metabolites, essentially essential oils.

  7. Location: Apothecary Garden. Non-native. Other names: Garden mint, Common mint, Lamb mint, Mackerel mint. Spearmint’s medicinal properties resemble those of Peppermint, with the benefit of being much milder, and so were used for children’s ailments, or as a culinary aid. References: Grieve, M. (Maud).

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