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Mint


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Mint is a herb that is used to flavour food, teas, breath fresheners and toothpaste. The name 'mint' has its origins in the word mentha, which comes from 'Menthe', a nymph in Greek mythology who was much adored by Pluto. This made Pluto's wife Proserpina so angry, that she took her revenge by transforming Minthes into the humble mint plant we now call Mentha. Pluto, unable to undo the spell, was able to soften it by giving Minthe a sweet scent, which would perfume the air when her leaves were stepped on.

Ancient Greeks used mint as a remedy for headaches. In popular medicine, mint is used as a medicinal herb viewed as a cure for stomach and chest pains. Today mint is widely used in Greek cuisine.

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