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What are the common names of the spearmint plant?
The common names of the spearmint plant include peppermint, mint, and garden mint.
What is the chemical formula for peppermint?
The chemical formula for peppermint is exactly C10H20O1
Does the mint plant contain antioxidants?
Yes, peppermint and spearmint both contain anti-oxidants. The difference is that peppermint contains more of the volitile oil menthol which can be a analgesic (pain-killer).
Is the mint leaf a peppermint?
There are about 15 different forms of mint. Peppermint has a very strong fragrance, and is best for drying. Peppermint is used in toothpaste, gum, etc., because of its long-lasting flavor. Spearmint is a bit milder and is good for using fresh as is apple mint which has fuzzy leaves. Lemon mint contains citronella and repulses mosquitoes and other flying insects.
What is the botanical name for mint plant?
Catnip, many culinary herbs such as oregano, basil, thyme, and also lavender and salvias are among the plants in the family Lamiaceae - the mint family. Some varieties are Peppermint, Spearmint, Catmint, Lowes Common Mint which is a cross between Peppermint and Spearmint.
Is spearmint safe for cats?
First : Why would you give spearmint to the dog ?Second : NO it's not.Spearmint is safe for dogs, so is peppermint. Wintergreen is the mint that dogs CAN'T have. Several companies make dog biscuits that aid in eliminating bad breath which contain spearmint: MilkBone, Booda Bone, etc. Also, there are mint flavored tennis balls for dogs which uses spearmint.
Why do people tell you to eat mints or have chewing gum when you feel sick?
Because peppermint and spearmint, common flavorings in gum and mint, settle the stomach, especially nausea.
What is the difference between mint and spearmint?
mint is a herb but still has that fresh minty taste that you get with all mints,spearmint is a milder mint still a mint though!
What are some herbal remedies for stomachache?
Peppermint or spearmint, any sort of mint as a tea or the fresh leaves boiled into a tea (about 6 leaves to 2 cups of water, boiled for a couple of minutes).
How do i find Mint oil?
Pharmacies often carry at least a modest selection of essential oils; I'd expect to see at least cinnamon, clove, and some kind of mint (maybe spearmint, maybe peppermint). You could also try a new-agey / health food / "nutritional supplement" place; they may have an "aromatherapy" section.
What is the root word of peppermint?
The root word of "peppermint" is "mint." "Pepper" in peppermint refers to the pungent taste that this type of mint possesses.
Is yerba buena spearmint or peppermint?
Yerba Buena is a Spearmint leaf tree or bush. Can be found growing wildly in some of the most unusual places such as lots gardens and other plant growing grounds throughout the country.
