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4 days ago · Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a true garden favorite with its classic minty flavor. It’s the one I always have growing, because it’s versatile in the kitchen, and friends love it in their mojitos! Peppermint (Mentha × piperita), the bold one, packs a more powerful punch. It’s a hybrid of spearmint and watermint, and I can tell you, it ...
4 days ago · Scientific Name: Mentha piperita; Family: Lamiaceae (mint family) Characteristics: Leaves: Dark green, with a pointed shape and serrated edges. Stem: Square-shaped and typically grows up to 30 inches in height. Flowers: Small, purple and arise in tapered spikes. Hybrid: Natural cross between watermint and spearmint.
4 days ago · Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Essential Oil is steam distilled from the spearmint leaves which are a common herb used in cooking and tea making. The essential oil is loaded with molecules that soothe inflammation, and ease the feeling of tight stiff muscles.
1 day ago · Peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, is a popular herb with a refreshing scent and a multitude of benefits. Did you know that peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint? This fascinating fact, paired with its distinct flavor and scent, makes the peppermint plant a versatile addition to any garden.
4 days ago · Spearmint (Mentha Spicata Herb Oil) This essential oil has a warm, rounded, minty scent. It has a milder flavour and smell than Peppermint, so works well for children and those who prefer a milder taste. It's also a natural antiseptic and is often used in room sprays against cold and flu, clearing the head and aiding concentration.
3 days ago · 20 drops of Spearmint Essential Oil (Mentha spicata) 20 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus globulus) Optional: Preservative of your choice - follow the manufacturer's guidelines for addition. Safety: Do not use it in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. Method:
2 days ago · Mint (aka peppermint/spearmint) is the answer: with just a few plants you will have a "blanket" of mint within a year of growth. Just passing your hand over mint is sufficient for it to release its unmistakable scent!
