Mint

Mint is a small plant that originates from Europe, Asia and Africa.
Flower can be white or pink in color.
Mint produces fruit called nutley which contains one to four seeds.
Leaves of mint can be dark green, grayish-green or purple in color.
Leaves contain compounds called pulegone and menthol which are responsible for characteristic aroma of the plant and cooling effect that mint produces.
Mint comes in over 30 varieties
Apple mint, spearmint and peppermint are the most popular varieties of mint that are cultivated worldwide.
Mint is one of the most popular flavors in the world; from mint ice-cream to mint chocolate to drinks and sauces, you can find mint paired with a lot of different things.
Mint is rich source of vitamins A, C and B2. It also contains valuable minerals such as calcium, copper and magnesium.
Fresh or dry leaves of mint are used in the preparation of various sweet or salty dishes.
Mint is a great appetizer or palate cleanser, and it promotes digestion.
It also soothes stomachs in cases of indigestion or inflammation.
You can store fresh mint in the freezer, chopped up and mixed with a little water in ice cube trays.