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Mentha x piperita
Can grow up to 90cm tall herb with green/reddish stem. Hardy perennial with purple-tinged, dark green, lanceolate leaves and small, pale purple flowers.
Garden. Damp light soil in sun or partial shade.
Can be used culinary and medically. When eaten, it feels like coolness in your mouth. It is effective antispasmodic, a decongestant and an antiseptic. From fresh or dried leaves you can make a tea, which regulates digestion, reduces the pressure in the stomach, inhibits excessive activity of intestinal smooth muscle etc.
Spotted on Jul 8, 2013
Submitted on Aug 8, 2013
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