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Peppermint/Poprova meta
Mentha x piperita
46.1732, 14.6102
Field Notes
Description:
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.
Habitat:
Garden. Damp light soil in sun or partial shade.
Notes:
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.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2013
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