Mint (Mentha) became popular in Europe after eighteenth century. Its two most common varieties are peppermint (Mentha aquatic) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). Peppermint is a natural hybrid of spearmint. It contains the aromatic oil menthol, whereas spearmint contains a similar but weaker chemical, carvone. Peppermint is one of the oldest and most loved herbs of […]
