peppermint

// Mentha Piperita //

Peppermint is an herb because it can be used in cooking and has medicinal properties.

__ Did You Know?... __

1. The Romans believed that eating mint would increase intelligence. 2. Mint, or Mentha, comes from a Greek myth about the nymph Minthe, who was turned into a mint plant by a Persephone when she found out that Hades had a relationship with her. 3. Mint was used by ancient Assyrians in rituals for honoring their sun god. 4. Romans believed that the aromatic scent of mint could keep someone from losing their temper. 5. Mint has been found in Egyptian tombs from as old as 1000 B.C!

__ Mint and Its Medicinal Properties __

Other than food, peppermint can also be used for many common ailments. Using peppermint in tea can treat the common cold, coughing, inflammation of the mouth and throat, sinus infections, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and more. Also, the oil of a peppermint plant can be applied to the skin to soothe headaches, muscle pain, allergic rashes, and itchiness. Additionally, the scent of peppermint has also been known to help headaches and keep people more focused and help them think clearly.

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