| Term | mints |
| Alternate Terms | Mentha; peppermint; spearmint; catmint |
| Definition | Mints are aromatic perennial herbs of the Mentha genus valued for their cooling menthol content and carminative effects on digestion. They appear in Western herbalism, TCM, and Ayurveda for soothing gastrointestinal and respiratory discomfort. |
| Category | herbal medicine |
| Context | Used across multiple traditions as a gentle digestive and cooling remedy. |
| Etymology | From Latin mentha via Greek minthe, referring to a mythological nymph transformed into the plant. |
| Examples | peppermint tea; menthol oil; spearmint infusion |
| Related Terms | carminatives; essential oils; Mentha piperita; cooling herbs |
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