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Mint
Family: Labiatae Genus: Mentha Species: Piperita (Peppermint), Cardiaca (Spearmint), Spicata, Viridis, Aquatica
Also Known As: Numerous kinds of mint
Rx: Peppermint oil for wounds, burns etc., infusion of any dried mint for decongestant, tincture
The after dinner mint soothes the stomach. Peppermint produces Menthol. Menthol is a key anesthetic (e.g. Ben-Gay), the vapors are an incredible decongestant (e.g. Vick's VapoRub), is germicidal, and helps morning sickness a great deal. Those wishing to alleviate morning sickness should use only dilute tea concentrations for reasons shown below. Peppermint is a hybrid of Spearmint and is the more potent due to the high menthol factor. Spearmint contains Carvone in comparison to Menthol. While not nearly as effective, Spearmint is much safer.
Warnings:on rare occasions the fragrance of mint oil has caused gagging in children. Pure Menthol, ingested, is POISONOUS. A teaspoon can be FATAL. DO NOT ingest Peppermint oil or Menthol.

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Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum )
Black pepper is aromatic, stimulant, carminative and is said to possess febrifuge properties. Its action as a stimulant is specially evident on the mucous membrane of the rectum, and so is good for constipation, also on the urinary organs. As a gargle it is valued for relaxed uvula and paralysis of the tongue. On account of its stimulant action it aids digestion and is specially useful in atonic dyspepsia and torbid condition of the stomach. It will correct flatulence and nausea. It has also been used in vertigo, paralytic and arthritic disorders. It has also been advised in diarrhoea, cholera, scarlatina, and in solution for a wash for tinea capititis.

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Jan M Berkowitz, flowers: Angelica
Light Shade
Height 5 feet
Spacing 2-3 feet
Type Biennial
Uses Drinks, jellies, candy, fragrance
Other Sow seed yearly. Prefers cool & moist conditions.
Jan Berkowitz, flowers

Don't forget that you have an in class "performance" from the Berkowitz on Tuesday.  I don't have the exact page numbers for you, but you should select something from Section II of examples from the literature and perform it on your major instrument.  That means most of you are singing, but we'll have at least a few instrumental performances.  Piano majors (Kayla & Ashley) need to prepare an advanced selection from the Sing & Play chapter.