Peppermint Tea
(Mentha x piperita L.)
Background:
Peppermint is one of the mint family of perennial herbs which grow throughout Europe, and is a hybrid cross between water mint and spearmint which spreads by rooting. Mint is rich in carotenes and vitamin C. It is also a good source of minerals including magnesium, copper, iron, potassium and calcium.1
References
1 www.fitday.com
2 The Herb Book by John Lust
3 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110419101234.htm
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