Herb
Mentha arvensis
B tier
Mentha arvensis is the species of field/corn mint central to menthol oil and several Asian culinary mints—botanical umbrella for Japanese mint and related types. Kitchen use depends on local cultivar mildness; industrial oil clones are harsh. Prefer culinary-labelled plants.
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Characteristics
Preparations
DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
CoolingEurasianField Mint SpeciesIndustrial CulinaryMentholSpeciesStrong
History
Mentha arvensis was botanically formalised.
Oil distillation from M. arvensis industrialised.
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India became a major M. arvensis menthol producer.
Species remained key to global menthol supply.