Tag: Growing mint

Globally, mint is a staple culinary herb, used in dishes from tabbouleh to biryani, but can you eat mint plants raw, straight from the garden? The short answer is yes; mint leaves are completely edible and offer a range of health benefits when consumed fresh and prepared properly.

Mint belongs to a large and diverse plant family with over a dozen species, including peppermint and spearmint. Exploring the full advantages and disadvantages of mint reveals its widespread use in everything from cuisine to herbal medicine.