Apple Mint

Also Known As : Round-leaved mint, Wooly mint

Technical Name : Mentha suaveolens

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

The leaves have a slight fruity flavor.

Usage Tips

Apple mint can be used in preparing jams, jellies, sauces and desserts.
The leaves can be used in making tea.
It can also be added to salads, cottage cheese and cream cheese.

Description

Apple mint are bright green colored leaves that are uniquely round in shape with slightly toothed edges. Both its leaves and stems are covered in fine hair. When allowed to bloom, it produces spears of white to pale pink flowers.

Health benefits

Apple mint helps to cure problems related to digestive system such as upset stomach, indigestion and worms in the intestine.⁽¹⁾
It contains antioxidants which help to prevent cancer of the colon and rectum.⁽¹⁾
It also helps to cure fever and headache.⁽¹⁾

Note

Overconsumption of Apple mint can lead to muscle ache, cramps, tremors, drowsiness, diarrhea and slow heart rate.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://ayushology.com/health-benefits-of-herbs/health-benefits-of-apple-mint/

(2) https://www.onlyfoods.net/apple-mint.html

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