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Lay two plants next to each other — uses, risks, and whether either has a grow guide.
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Peppermint
Mentha × piperita
A hybrid mint whose menthol cools the gut and opens the sinuses — classic after-dinner leaf.
Flavor
Bright menthol cool that fills the nose, then a green sweetness.
Symptoms
indigestion, bloating, nausea, headache, congestion
In favor
Fast sensory relief
Against
Can worsen reflux by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter
Days to harvest
60–90 days from cuttings; then cut all season
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