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2. What’s the Difference Between Peppermint and Spearmint? - AOL

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   Despite the fact that most recipes and even grocery stores refer to mint as if it’s a single herb, there are over 15 types of mint, including spearmint, peppermint, orange mint, and apple mint.

3. Spearmint - Wikipedia

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   Spearmint essential oil has had success as a larvicide against mosquitoes. Using spearmint as a larvicide would be a greener alternative to synthetic insecticides due to their toxicity and negative effect to the environment. [31] Used as a fumigant, spearmint essential oil is an effective insecticide against adult moths. [32]

4. Peppermint extract - Wikipedia

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   Peppermint extract can be substituted in recipes with peppermint oil (a stronger ingredient primarily used in candy-making), crème de menthe, or peppermint schnapps. If the food is not heated, the alcoholic properties of liqueurs may remain present in the finished product. [5] Peppermint extract may also be added to hot water to create ...

5. Carvone - Wikipedia

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   It also occurs to the extent of about 40–60% in dill seed oil (from Anethum graveolens), and also in mandarin orange peel oil. R -(−)-Carvone is also the most abundant compound in the essential oil from several species of mint, particularly spearmint oil ( Mentha spicata ), which is composed of 50–80% R -(−)-carvone. [ 9 ]

6. What’s the healthiest tea to drink? The benefits of ... - AOL

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   Peppermint tea: The stomach calmer Peppermint tea is made by steeping fresh or dried mint leaves in hot water. It’s been used as a natural anti-emetic for centuries, meaning it helps reduce ...

7. Can Peppermint Oil Really Help With Hair Growth? - AOL

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   Peppermint oil is an essential oil made from, well…peppermint herb. A hybrid of watermint and spearmint, the plant’s official name is mentha piperita. A hybrid of watermint and spearmint, the ...

8. Mint (candy) - Wikipedia

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   In addition to breath freshening, mints that actually contain peppermint oil or extract have been popular in helping with digestion after a meal. [17] Peppermint has muscle relaxant properties and therefore may relax the smooth muscles of the GI tract, allowing for easier passage of food contents.

9. 8 Health Benefits of Peppermint - AOL

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   Peppermint is available all year round, but always manages to garner lots of attention during the winter months, adding a splash of cool minty flavor to tons of holiday dishes and sweets. While it ...