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    Punchy peppermint

    Jul 03, 2019 1 minute

    rom toothpaste to chewing gum, (more commonly known as peppermint) is a highly aromatic botanical best known for its breath-freshening properties. Native to both Europe and the Middle East, peppermint is actually a hybrid of water mint () and the sweeter spearmint (). Peppermint has darker leaves and a stronger flavour than other mints as it contains a higher concentration of menthol, making it the perfect candidate for tackling morning breath. Toothpaste aside, we explore the lesser-known health and wellbeing benefits of this pungent perennial.

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