Plants for Medicinal or Other Purposes

Mint - piprmētra
Mint dates back to Greek mythology where it was grown across expanses of land fields to use it in funerary rites and to scent the body. Later it was introduced to Britain
Now mint is used to add flavour to food and drinks. Most commonly used to make tea
Benefits- he leaves when chewed improve respiratory health, the leaves which are high in fiber when ingested improve digestion, and circulation of blood, the strong flavor can be stress relieving, the leaves also optimize hormone level

Turmeric - kurkuma
The use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India, where it was used as a culinary spice and had some religious significance
Turmeric is obtained from the stem part of the plant
The turmeric is dried in sunlight for five to seven days. Then the dried rhizomes are grounded up and sold in grounded form and used as culinary spice.
Benefits- anti-inflammatory compound, may lower your risk of heart disease, may help prevent cancer, may be useful in treating Alzheimer’s disease
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