#" Peppermint" 06-28-2021 @carmelisartega

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Peppermint is an aromatic plant of the genus Mentha. In fact, its scientific name is Mentha Spicata, which comes from the Latin "spica" and means "spear". It receives this name from the shape of its leaves, whose stem reaches 30 cm in height. In the extract of its leaves there are different natural chemical compounds that have important effects on our body. It is a plant of easy cultivation and of European, Asian and African origin that has been used for several centuries, especially for its medicinal properties, it is also a plant that can easily be acquired and added to the daily diet. Among the nutrients and minerals it contains are fiber, vitamin A, magnesium, iron and folate, its properties that help treat digestive problems, such as poor digestion, flatulence, nausea or vomiting, as well as having calming and expectorant effects.
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