Mint

薄荷 민트 (Korean)

Family / Genus: Order Lamiales · Family Lamiaceae · Genus Mentha
Origin: Throughout Europe and Asia. Korea's native mint is listed as bakha (薄荷) in the Donguibogam
Edible Parts: Leaves · stems · flowers
Korean Growing Season: Perennial. Transplant in spring (Mar–Apr); leaves harvested repeatedly from spring to autumn. Excellent for balcony growing

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Peppermint oil for IBS: updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Ingrosso MR, 2022, Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

PMID 35942669
Peppermint oil impact on IBS: random-effects meta-analysis showing global symptom improvement

Alammar N, 2019, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine

PMID 30654773
Fiber, antispasmodics and peppermint oil in IBS treatment: systematic review

Ford AC, 2008, BMJ

PMID 19008265
Lanolin, aloe vera and peppermint for nipple pain in lactation

Shetty AP, 2024, Maternal and Child Health Journal

PMID 39436586