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<span style="color: #00ff00;">: Latin Name :</span>

Menthae viridis, Fam. Labiatae

<span style="color: #00ff00;">:: Sensoric quality :</span>

Characteristically pure and refreshing odour, pungent and burning taste.

<span style="color: #00ff00;">:: Main constituents :</span>

The essential oil of spearmint is Carvone.responsible for the pungent and refreshing odour; they are mostly found in older leaves and are preferentially formed during long daily sunlight periods.

<span style="color: #00ff00;">:: Uses:     </span>

Use mint as flavored tea, or to add zest to marinades. Can also be stired into warmed apple or currant jelly for a quick meat sauce or dessert topping.
<span style="color: #00ff00;">:: Availability :</span>

Leaves, Crushed, Fine Cut.

<span style="color: #00ff00;">:: Medicinal Uses : </span>ANTIFLATULANT