Peppermint Leaf Powder (1 oz, ZIN: 511928) - 2 Pack

Soothes and Comforts the Stomach. - There are many species and types of this most popular of family, the Labiatae. Spearmint, or garden mint, is the most commonly grown. Mentha x piperita, peppermint, is the main health herb of this genus. Most species are native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, and now grow wild throughout North America. - History - Mint was used extensively by the Greeks and Romans. And it was the Romans who introduced both spearmint and mint sauce to Britain. - Characteristics - The plants may grow to a height of over 18 inches. They have tough, vigorous roots and stems, which creep beneath the ground arid establish new plants along the way. The small, bluish-mauve flowers, which tend to bloom late in the summer, are borne in clusters on cylindrical spires. - Growing Tips - The foliage dies in autumn, which is the time to trim the plants and surround them with a mulch. If the plants are attacked by rust they should be burned and f