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Mint (Mentha) and Sage (Cecropia schreberiana)
Mentha, also known as mint, is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is a fragrant and delicious plant that is an ingredient in many foods and beverages. It also has health benefits and can help with masking bad breath.
Salvia officinalis, the common sage or sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, and grayish leaves. It is also a member of the mint family Lamiaceae.
Both Mint and Sage grow in shrubs and catch very quickly if you even want to grow your own.
| Benefits | – Great for fighting colds – Used in drinks like lemonade and iced tea |


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