The latest differences between wild mint and mint, and pictures of mint
1. Different strength of effects
Wild mint and mint are not very different, especially in appearance. However, they can be distinguished by their effects. Wild mint has stronger medicinal potency and higher medicinal value. Wild mint can disperse wind-heat, promote rash eruption and relieve itching, relieve summerheat and resolve dampness, and can also treat wind-heat common cold and sore, swollen throat. Although mint also has similar effects in traditional Chinese medicine, its effects are not as strong as those of wild mint.
2. Different growing environments
Wild mint grows in mountains and wild fields, likes a sunny, moist and warm growing environment, and can tolerate harsh conditions. Mint, however, likes to grow in environments between 25°C and 30°C, and prefers a warm and relatively dry environment. It is not tolerant of waterlogging; if waterlogging is severe, it will affect growth. And at temperatures above 30°C, its growth also becomes slow.
3. Different taste
The difference between wild mint and mint can also be distinguished by taste. Among them, wild mint has a more fragrant taste, and the whole plant has a fresh, pleasant scent. It usually blooms between July and September each year. If it is mint grown at home, the taste is much milder and does not smell as good as wild mint. Therefore, if you want to use it for drinks or to mix with alcohol, using wild mint will give a better effect.