A cookbook from the first century lists mint in many recipes. Mint is quite the versatile herb. It comes in dozens of varieties, from the well known peppermint and spearmint to the exotic flowering alpine mint bush to the unusual chocolate mint. The Greeks believed mint was an aphrodisiac and would not permit their soldiers to eat it in any form. Use a container when planting mint to keep it from spreading. So it is best to plan carefully when deciding to cultivate a mint garden. Fresh mint rubbed between the fingers smells heavenly.

Mint will also thrive in maible cotta pots or any type of container. In fact, mint grows so well it will soon take over a garden or small yard, choking out all other plants. You can use it for skin care and treatment of indigestion. It enjoys partial shade and moist ground, but will thrive almost anywhere. Mint has long been a favorite herb, rich in folklore and history.

You can use it in cooking, for jellies, seasoning or teas. A large coffee can or milk carton with the bottom cut out will work just fine.

In the 17th century, scholars were advised to wear a crown of mint to aid them in concentrating on their studies.