Peppermint as we know it today is actually a hybrid of spearmint and watermint Greeks and Romans flavored their sauces and wines with mint While Greeks didn't use traditional peppermint, Egyptians may have as it has been found in their pyramids Icelandic pharmacies as used peppermint as far back as the 13th century Peppermint was introduced to Europe in the 18th century Peppermint can be grown nearly everywhere, but the most flavorful comes from England Throughout history, peppermint has been used for indigestion, toothaches, cold and flu, and more Peppermint tea can cause insomnia so it's best avoided at night 
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Barrett Bartels
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