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The legend of mint
Legend has it that the original name of mint comes from Greek mythology. Hades fell in love with the beautiful fairy Menthe, and Persephone, the wife of Hades, was very jealous. In order to make the keeper forget Muncie, Persephone turned her into a humble grass, which grew on the roadside and was trampled by people. However, after the strong and kind-hearted Mansi turned into grass, she had a comfortable, cool and charming fragrance, and the more she was crushed and trampled, the stronger she became. Although she has become a grass, she is loved by more and more people. People call this kind of grass mint. Both the Romans and the Greeks liked the taste of mint. At festivals, they will also wear mint textile garlands on their bodies. Egyptians used bags of mint, anise and fennel as taxes. American Indians will use mint to treat pneumonia. Mint has a strong bactericidal and antibacterial effect. Drinking it often can prevent viral colds and oral diseases and make your breath fresh. Gargling with mint tea juice can prevent bad breath. Steaming noodles with mint tea mist also has the function of shrinking pores. Applying the leaves soaked in tea to your eyes will feel cool and can relieve eye fatigue. It is said that mint also has another name of "eye grass", which can be used to treat eye diseases.