Mint Yellow Kitchen

Mint

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• Jaclyn Lawley

• Rylee Snyder

• Dana Alford

• Isa Humphry

Background Information

Etymology

• The word mint came from the Latin word "mentha" which originated from the Greek word "minthe."
• Greek legend tells how Hades wife was angered with Minthe so she turned her into a plant. Hades took pity on her and gave her a lovely aroma that would sweeten the air when somebody walked on her.

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Cultivation of Mint

• Mint is a square stemmed perennial with pink or purple flowers.
• Mint grows best in partial shade with lots of moisture.
•  When planting mint it is best to use just rhizomes that have growth buds instead of seeds.
• It does spread through roots so containing the plant is essential. when first planted keep plants in a bright area with a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

Varieties of Mint

• Mint is a Genus of 25 species with over 600 varieties.
• These varieties include: Chocolate mint, peppermint, banana mint, lavender mint, pineapple mint, apple mint, orange mint, and standard spearmint.

Culinary Use

• Mint is most commonly used fresh, but oils and dried leaves are also used in a variety of dishes.
•  Mint is used to add a cooling sensation to dishes and beverages.
• Its flavor is used and spread world wide.
• Some common dishes and beverages include; Mint Julep,Peppermint Balls, Chocolate Mint Truffles, and Mint Tea.

Medicinal Uses

• Peppermint oil has been used to treat indigestion, headaches, colic,gingivitis, irritable bowel syndrome, spasms and rheumatism.
• Mint is also used to resolve Bronchitis, colds, and throat infections.
• Mint also aids sunburns, wasp stings, and itching.
• Mint also helps sooth chest pains and mouth sores.
• Mint is a very versatile herb when it comes to medicine.

Risks and Benefits of Mint

• Benefits include: 
• It relaxes muscles; has antiviral and bactericidal qualities; increases stomach acidity to aid digestion.
• Risks include:
• Alergic symptoms such as rash and headache.
• Throat or airway closure in small children and adults who drink tea with menthol is also a risk.

Other Uses of Mint

• Mint can be used as an ant repellent around the house.
• Mint can aid concentration by simply sniffing it.
• Mint is used in a variety of cosmetics;these include:
• Toothpaste 
• Mouthwash
• Lotions 
• Foot scrubs
• Bath fizzes
• Mint is also a very good fly repellent. 
• It is also used i a variety of gum flavors.

Bibliography

• http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Specials%20and%20Holidays/Mint%20Origin%20Uses%20Recipes.htm
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentha 
• http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/mint.htm
• http://www.mintrubbing.org/themintplant.pdf
• http://www.superbherbs.net/mint.htm 
• http://www.best-home-remedies.com/herbal_medicine/herbs/mint.htm

Jobs Distributed

• Jaclyn-

•     Health effects and medicinal purposes and varieties of herb.

• Dana-

•     Background Information and culinary uses.

• Rylee-

•     Etymology and other uses of the Herb.

• Isa-

•     Cultivation of the Herb and culinary uses.