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Jaclyn Lawley
Rylee Snyder
Dana Alford
Isa Humphry
Background Information
• Mint is an herb.
• It grows as bright green leaves on
bushy plants.
• Most varieties of mint come from
Europe or Asia, but some are
native to North America and
Australia.
• Mint's flavor is peculiar, being
both sweet and cold.
Etymology
• The word mint came
from the Latin word
"mentha" which
originated from the
Greek word "minthe."
• Greek legend tells how
Hades wife was angered
with Minthe so she
turned her into a plant.
Hades took pity on her
and gave her a lovely
aroma that would
sweeten the air when
somebody walked on
her.
Cultivation of Mint
• Mint is a square stemmed perennial with pink or purple
flowers.
• Mint grows best in partial shade with lots of moisture.
• When planting mint it is best to use just rhizomes that have
growth buds instead of seeds.
• It does spread through roots so containing the plant is
essential. when first planted keep plants in a bright area with
a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
• Mint plants like well drained soil
with little manure.
• Mint plants have been grown for
centuries.
Varieties of Mint
• Mint is a Genus of 25
species with over 600
varieties.
• These varieties include:
Chocolate mint,
peppermint, banana mint,
lavender mint, pineapple
mint, apple mint, orange
mint, and standard
spearmint.
Culinary Use
• Mint is most commonly
used fresh, but oils and
dried leaves are also used
in a variety of dishes.
• Mint is used to add a
cooling sensation to
dishes and beverages.
• Its flavor is used and
spread world wide.
• Some common dishes
and beverages include;
Mint Julep,Peppermint
Balls, Chocolate Mint
Truffles, and Mint Tea.
Medicinal Uses
• Peppermint oil has been used to
treat indigestion, headaches,
colic,gingivitis, irritable bowel
syndrome, spasms and
rheumatism.
• Mint is also used to resolve
Bronchitis, colds, and throat
infections.
• Mint also aids sunburns, wasp
stings, and itching.
• Mint also helps sooth chest pains
and mouth sores.
• Mint is a very versatile herb when
it comes to medicine.
Risks and Benefits of Mint
• Benefits include:
o It relaxes muscles; has
antiviral and
bactericidal qualities;
increases stomach acidity
to aid digestion.
• Risks include:
o Alergic symptoms such as
rash and headache.
o Throat or airway closure in
small children and adults
who drink tea with menthol
is also a risk.
Other Uses of Mint
• Mint can be used as an ant repellent around the house.
• Mint can aid concentration by simply sniffing it.
• Mint is used in a variety of cosmetics;these include:
o Toothpaste
o Mouthwash
o Lotions
o Foot scrubs
o Bath fizzes
• Mint is also a very good fly repellent.
• It is also used i a variety of gum flavors.
Bibliography
• http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Specials%20and%20Holidays/Mint%
20Origin%20Uses%20Recipes.htm
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentha
• http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/mint.htm
• http://www.mintrubbing.org/themintplant.pdf
• http://www.superbherbs.net/mint.htm
• http://www.best-homeremedies.com/herbal_medicine/herbs/mint.htm
Jobs Distributed
JaclynHealth effects and medicinal purposes and varieties of herb.
DanaBackground Information and culinary uses.
RyleeEtymology and other uses of the Herb.
IsaCultivation of the Herb and culinary uses.