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Rivermint- Packed with antioxidants!

Rivermint (Mentha australis) is a native herb that grows in most states of Australia. It contains high levels of phenolic compounds and therefore has great antioxidant properties! The phenolic compounds in Rivermint can scavenge free radicals in the body. (As we know, free radicals can lead to oxidative stress diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.) Traditionally it was used to treat headaches and colds. Recent research has shown that the phenolic compounds in Rivermint have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, and antibacterial effects and are used widely in medications for stomach conditions.

Our Rivermint comes from an Aboriginal grower in South Australia. When he gave us a taste of the strong spearminty flavour of it, we knew we just had to have it  in our product line. We also love the fact that by buying his produce we are supporting another Indigenous business! We are also growing some ourselves here at Humpty Doo NT.