Medicinal mint is an aromatic, perennial bushy plant of the mint family, reaching up to 45 cm in height. It features an upright, branched, four-sided stem with horizontal wide shoots, and a creeping root system. Flowers appear from July to September, giving the area delicate shades and a rich mint aroma.
For medicinal purposes, the aerial parts of the mint are used, which are rich in essential oils, flavonoids, and carotene. These compounds provide antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and calming properties to the plant. Thanks to such a composition, mint is included in tinctures, drops, teas, and mixtures used for respiratory system diseases, gastrointestinal tract disorders, liver conditions, as well as migraines, neuralgia, heart disorders, and high blood pressure.
Mint can be grown both by direct sowing in open ground and by seedling method – the seeds are small but sprout easily. On one place, peppermint can be cultivated for up to three years. The plant is also an excellent honey plant, and leaves are used to prepare useful phyto-teas, valued for their refreshing taste and beneficial effect on the digestive system.
