1. Mint Flower Cake Fish Snake Brooke Apodaca, Stephen
Dorsey, Steffani Liskey, Curtis Tracy

2. Information about Mint
It’s an herb!!
Mint is grown in the U.S. and probably other places
What does it look like?(Hint: it’s the backround)
Fresh, crisp clean and smooth invigorating!wink wink

3. Etymology
From Greek-Menthe, personified as a nymph transformed into an herb by Prosperine

4. Culinary Use Used in dry and fresh state in Europe and America
Most common use is for sauces, jelly, and used for flavoring and adding color to dishes

5. Cultivation of Mint Most mint species are native to Europe and Asia
Peppermint and Spearmint were brought over by colonists
Mint is a fast growing and easy to grow herb

6. Health Effects and Medicinal Purposes
Helps reduce symptoms related to:
Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset, stomach, and menstrual cramps!
Oils can also be used for Arthritis and joint pain
Helps relieve eczema effects, and kidney and liver diseases
Does not affect one’s health
Benefits include pregnancy prevention, wound healing properties and dogbites

7. Bibliography
healthmad.com/alternative/15-wonderful-medicinal-uses-for-mint/