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- The Scientific family name or genus is Mentha
- Aids in digestion (tea of leaves): A home remedy that stimulates the production of bile http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/info/...
- Relieves nasal, chest and sinus congestion: Due to the effect of Menthol, the extracted oil
- Cold Remedy: A tea with peppermint and flowers of yarrow and elderberry
- Hacking Cough Remedy: Use 1-2 teaspons of dried leaves to a cup of boiling hot water. stee[ for 10 minutes. Drink 3-4 cups of cooled peppermint tea throughout the day, sipping every 15 to 30 minutes. A teaspoon of honey can be added as well.
- Culinary uses: As a spice in dishes such as tabouleh, salads, sauces and other dishes. Used to make jelly. Frequently added to cocktails, tea, and hot chocolate.
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Mint is a perennial herb that consists of 25 species and hundreds of varieties. It is an aromatic flowering plant that produces fruit containing seeds. Mint is cultivated across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, but grows best in moist climates. Contents of this site includes various uses of this herb and recipes features in videos. Links and blogs regarding mint are also included.
Featured videos include how to make tabouleh and how to make mint chutney. Videos in the video library section include making mint tea, the making of cocktails with mint, and other applications.
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Culinary Uses
- Mint Tea
- [[Crème de Menthe]] - liqueur
- Mint Jelly
- Mint Juleps
- Mojitos
- Desserts
- Chocolate
- Candy
- Mint Extract
- Chewing Gum
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How to Make Tabouleh
Tabouleh is a salad from the Middle east. The ingredients are primarily cracked bulgur wheat, lemon juice, tomato, onion, olive oil and spices, inluding mint. It can be eaten alone or with pita bread. Fresh grape leaves are frequent filled with this and then steamed, and they can be used as a scoop. Variations include the addition of carrots, cucumbers, and/or scallions.
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How to Make Mint Chutney
An episode from "Show Me the Curry. com," showing how to make a mint chutney that goes well on a variety of Indian Dishes, including kabobs.. The ingredients include mint, tomato, onion, ginger, salt, sugar, a green chile, lemon juice and marsala. The blending process is in three stages, but it is very simple to make and delicious!
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Mint Questions
With all of the varieties of mint there are today, I am not sure which is best to cook with and make drinks, like mint juleps. Any advice? 1 AnswerPeppermint and Spearmint are still the best in my opinion. read more
Has anyone tried mint? I'm interested but wary. 1 Answerif your looking for something to put all your debts and loans, and cash and investment accounts all together in one, with the ancient secret strategy of adding ... read more
Why does mint gum seem to make cold water taste/feel even colder? 1 AnswerMenthol in mints sensitizes the neurons that send sensations of "cold" to your brain. Thus, if you suck on a mint and then inhale sharply, the air feels cold b... read more
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petition @INGDIRECT to stop blocking @mint from updating account information! http://act.ly/11u RT to sign
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@natalie_mina buy a pack of theruflu, drop a mint or cough drop in it. Ull get bettah by end of 2morow lol
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#wouldyoumind poppin a mint?? ur breath rocks my nigga
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GO IV! :) RT @lauraehall http://twitvid.com/1AD1E - Check out what we found on our pillow (hint: not a mint). #goforth
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