Search Blog

Monday, January 3, 2011

Wintergreen


 Wintergreen

Wintergreen is a group of plants. Wintergreen once commonly referred to that continue (remain throughout the The term is now more commonly used for this characteristic.



Most species of the genus in the closely related family also demonstrate this characteristic and are called wintergreens in the most common generally being the Eastern Teaberry (Several genera of plants in the family notably and, demonstrate this characteristic and are also called wintergreens.



Some species of the herbaceous genus in the unrelated family are known as "Chickweed Wintergreen."


  

Wintergreen berries are used medicinally. brewed a from the leaves to alleviate rheumatic symptoms, headache, fever, sore throat and various aches and pains. During the wintergreen leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which was scarce



Wintergreen is a common flavoring in American products ranging from mints and candies to such as (American "dip" snuff) and. It is also a common flavoring for products..

No comments:

Post a Comment