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R. officinalis (Rosemarie) is a bushy shrub with a dense, leafy habit, to 2m x 2m but variable in size. Linear dark green leaves 1.5-5cm long have recurved margins and pale, felty undersides.
Flowers usually pale violet-blue and white. Flowering starts in spring but is often repeated at differing times of year.
Both habit and flower colour can be variable, from prostrate to upright, from deep blue to paler and white tones, pink or purple.
Mint contains a number of vitamins and minerals. It is rich in Vitamins A and C and smaller amounts of Vitamin B2. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant and may help to decrease the risk of certain cancers such as colon and rectal cancer. Mint also contains a wide range of essential minerals such as Manganese, Copper, Iron, Potassium and Calcium
The plant parts, especially flower tops contain Phenolic anti-oxidant Rosmarinic Acid as well as numerous health benefiting volatile essential oils such as Cineol, Camphene, Borneol, Bornyl Acetate, α-Pinene amongst others.
Thyme contains Thymol, one of the more important essential oils, which has antiseptic/anti-fungal characteristics.
