Description
(Mentha arvensis var. piperascens)
CULTIVATION
Spreading perennial to 60 cm. Roots may need containing.
HEALTH
High in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin.
MENTHOL VAPOURS
Throw a towel over your head and inhale the warm vapours from a leaf infusion (tea) to relieve nasal congestion.
MENTHOL TEA
Infuse leaves for ten minutes and drink for temporary relief from indigestion, flatulence and nausea.
LIFTED AROMA
This mint contains more menthol than any other mint. This accounts for its lifted penetrating menthol aroma.