Mint belongs to the species Mentha viridis. It is an important aromatic plant that resembles mint but differs in the color of its stem, which is green in mint.

Historical references: The ancient Greeks rubbed their tables with mint before sitting down to eat. Dioscorides, Hippocrates, and Pliny often mentioned it as a plant with great medicinal value. Dried mint leaves have been found in the pyramids of Egypt dating back to 1000 BC. The Chinese attributed many healing properties to it.

Use: Today, mint leaves, fresh or dried, are used in cooking, in the pharmaceutical industry as a flavor and aroma enhancer, and in the fragrance industry for flavoring soaps and making perfumes. In Crete, it is called balsam and is used in many sweets based on fresh cheese.

Beneficial properties: The leaves contain a high amount of vitamin C, while the essential oil contains carvone. Various studies have highlighted the benefits of mint for recovering from a cold, either through the use of infusions or the method of inhalation.

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