By Dr. Mercola
Mint (genus Mentha) plants are perennials known for their fragrant, toothed leaves with purple, pink or white flowers (depending on the species). Furthermore, they are regarded for their fruity, aromatic taste.1 According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, there are 25 species belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). They are native to Eurasia, North America, South African and Australia, but they have become naturalized in many other places around the world.2
One mint plant much-loved around the world is spearmint (Mentha spicata), which can grow up to a height of 12 to 24 …read more
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