Mint: the overachiever in your garden

Mint is one of those plants people think they already understand. It smells good, it shows up in tea, and it has a habit of taking over your yard if you look away for five minutes.

But mint earns its reputation.

Historically, mint has been used to support digestion, ease nausea, and help with general stomach discomfort. It’s one of the first herbs many people reach for when their body says, “No thank you” to whatever they just ate. Peppermint in particular has been studied for its ability to calm intestinal spasms, which is why it shows up so often in digestive teas.

Mint is also gently stimulating. Not in a caffeine way, but in a “wake up your senses” way. The scent alone can feel clarifying. This is why mint has been used in everything from inhalations to simple room freshening. It doesn’t fix your life, but it can make the room feel more breathable.

A few practical notes:

Fresh mint is stronger than dried.

A little goes a long way.

If you plant it in the ground, it will spread. Mint has confidence.

Common ways people use mint include teas, simple infusions, and culinary use. It plays well with other herbs, especially lemon balm, chamomile, and ginger. It also plays well with food, which is why it’s managed to survive human history so successfully.

Mint isn’t dramatic. It doesn’t promise miracles. It just shows up, does its job, and keeps growing whether you’re ready or not.

Honestly, relatable.

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