Definition: Mint gets its name from a nymph named Minthe (Mintho). Minthe made love to Pluto, god of the underworld, and was turned into the lowly mint plant by the jealous Proserpine.
There are many varieties of mint, such as peppermint, apple mint, and curly mint. Each variety of mint has been used to cure numerous ailments, ranging from an upset stomach to nervousness.
Mint plants are generally very easy to grow. The plants enjoy a damp soil and most tolerate a bit of shade. Keep the herbs weeded and separated from other varieties of mints to avoid cross-pollination.
Most mints are perennials. When planted in a good location, the herb will return year after year.
In the home, mint has long been used as an aromatic. In the past it was used as a strewing herb. Today it is commonly used in sachets and potpourris. Some soap makers add small amounts of dried mint to their soaps to make a cleansing soap for oily skin.
Delicious edibles are also flavored with mint. Favorite items include mint tea, mint sauce, and mint jelly. Mint leaves are also used to flavor cheeses, breads, and salads.
There are many varieties of mint, such as peppermint, apple mint, and curly mint. Each variety of mint has been used to cure numerous ailments, ranging from an upset stomach to nervousness.
Mint plants are generally very easy to grow. The plants enjoy a damp soil and most tolerate a bit of shade. Keep the herbs weeded and separated from other varieties of mints to avoid cross-pollination.
Most mints are perennials. When planted in a good location, the herb will return year after year.
In the home, mint has long been used as an aromatic. In the past it was used as a strewing herb. Today it is commonly used in sachets and potpourris. Some soap makers add small amounts of dried mint to their soaps to make a cleansing soap for oily skin.
Delicious edibles are also flavored with mint. Favorite items include mint tea, mint sauce, and mint jelly. Mint leaves are also used to flavor cheeses, breads, and salads.
Also Known As: Mentha
