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2 days ago · There are hundreds of varieties of mint. The two most common are peppermint (Mentha piperata) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). Peppermint is used mostly for cooking, flavoring, and oils — for example, in gum, soaps and candy. Spearmint is often used fresh, such as in teas, other drinks and sauces (mint sauce, anyone?).
5 days ago · The most popular variety of mint plants are spearmint, whose scientific name is Mentha spicata; and peppermint, whose scientific name is Mentha piperita. Also Read: 15 Indoor Plants for Home. Benefits of Mint Plant. The benefits of consuming and using Mint leaves are plenty, a few are listed below:
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2 days ago · It is often used in treating hormonal imbalances and improving memory. In general, various parts of mint, including leaves, stems, and roots, have long been consumed in traditional medicine. Mint contains valuable phytochemicals, widely used in pharmacy, food, flavor, ointment, and other industries. Another benefit of mint is that regular use ...
2 days ago · Some varieties of spearmint may contain higher levels of menthol, which can be toxic in large quantities. It is important to ensure that you are using a culinary variety of spearmint, such as Mentha spicata, rather than a non-edible variety. Always verify the type of spearmint before using it in cooking or consuming it.
3 days ago · Spearmint is a well-known culinary herb, used often in sugary deserts, gums and candies. However, recent scientific studies have highlighted the potential of spearmint essential oil as a potent antibacterial agent against various antibiotic-resistant strains. One study comparing multiple mint oils found that spearmint oil exhibits the highest ...
2 days ago · Peppermint is a perennial herb that grows to about 30 to 90 cm (12 to 35 inches) tall. It is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata), characterized by its smooth and often purple-colored stems. The plant spreads vigorously via its underground rhizomes.
2 days ago · Mentha spicata (Peppermint) perennial widely distributed herb, with a long history of folkloric use, and characteristic essential oil. 12 The potential value of Mentha spicata constituents was confirmed in many preclinical and clinical studies, its activities include smooth muscle relaxation, modulation of visceral sensitivity, and anti ...
