Mint, also called spearmint or mentha, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family, which prefers a warm and humid environment.
Mint is one of the world's three major spices, known as the "fragrance of Asia". It is widely used in medicine, chemical industry, food and other fields. The world's annual consumption is over 10,000 tons and is growing at a rate of 5% to 10% per year. The main producing provinces in China are Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Hebei, Sichuan, etc.
Medicinal Value
The whole plant of mint is used for medicine and can also be eaten. It is mainly used to extract mint oil and menthol, which are the main active ingredients of mint.