Description

Mint is from the nettle family. Its scientific name is mentha. Its taste gives a feeling of coolness and freshness. It is grown in the Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean regions of Turkey. It is used in many dishes from soups to vegetables. It is put on mutton and lamb from meat. It is also often used in salads. Peppermint is also used to improve digestion, aid weight loss, prevent nausea, relieve fatigue and headaches, and treat asthma, memory loss, and skin problems.