In the botanical sense, an “herb” is an herbaceous plant that lacks a woody stem and dies to the ground each winter. Another definition describes herbs as any plant or plant part that has historically been used for culinary or fragrance purposes.
Q. When was Herbology created?
The first herbal to be published in English was the anonymous Grete Herball of 1526. The two best-known herbals in English were The Herball or General History of Plants (1597) by John Gerard and The English Physician Enlarged (1653) by Nicholas Culpeper.
Table of Contents
- Q. When was Herbology created?
- Q. What is the history of medicinal plants?
- Q. What makes a herb a herb?
- Q. Is Mint a medicinal plant?
- Q. What is the family of mint?
- Q. Where does the word Mint come from?
- Q. What is Mint made of?
- Q. Who is behind Mint mobile?
- Q. What’s in a mint julep?
- Q. What is in a mojito?
- Q. What’s in a Manhattan?
- Q. What is in a grasshopper drink?
- Q. What’s in a White Russian?
- Q. What’s in a tequila sunrise?
- Q. What does grenadine taste like?
- Q. What’s in a Mexican mule?
Q. What is the history of medicinal plants?
The earliest historical records of herbs are found from the Sumerian civilisation, where hundreds of medicinal plants including opium are listed on clay tablets. The Ebers Papyrus from ancient Egypt, c. 1550 BC, describes over 850 plant medicines.
| Scientific name | Name |
|---|---|
| Alcea rosea | Common hollyhock |
| Alisma plantago-aquatica | Water-plantain |
| Allium sativum | Garlic |
| Aloe vera | Aloe vera |
Q. What makes a herb a herb?
Q. Is Mint a medicinal plant?
Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains. There are several uses in traditional medicine and preliminary research for possible use in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Q. What is the family of mint?
Mints
Q. Where does the word Mint come from?
The origin of the word “mint” is ascribed to the manufacture of silver coin at Rome in 269 BC at the temple of Juno Moneta. This goddess became the personification of money, and her name was applied both to money and to its place of manufacture.
Q. What is Mint made of?
Mint (candy)
| Scotch mints | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Peppermints, spearmints |
| Type | Confectionery |
| Main ingredients | Mint flavoring or mint oil or other oil (such as wintergreen) |
| Variations | Hard mint, soft mints, Scotch mints, Mint Imperials |
Q. Who is behind Mint mobile?
Mint Mobile
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Key people | David Glickman (Founder) Rizwan Kassim (Managing Partner) Ryan Reynolds (Co-owner) |
| Products | Mobile phone service |
| Number of employees | 150 (2017) |
| Parent | Ultra Mobile |
Q. What’s in a mint julep?
1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
Q. What is in a mojito?
1 1/2 oz White rum
Q. What’s in a Manhattan?
2 oz Rye or Canadian whisky
Q. What is in a grasshopper drink?
1 oz (1 part) Crème de cacao (white)
Q. What’s in a White Russian?
1 2/3 oz (5 parts) Vodka
Q. What’s in a tequila sunrise?
1 1/2 oz (3 parts) Tequila
Q. What does grenadine taste like?
Grenadine /ˈɡrɛnədiːn/ is a commonly used, non-alcoholic bar syrup, characterized by a flavor that is both tart and sweet, and by a deep red color. It is popular as an ingredient in cocktails, both for its flavor and to give a reddish or pink tint to mixed drinks and is traditionally made from pomegranate.
Q. What’s in a Mexican mule?
1 1/2 oz Vodka
