Peppermint essential oil exhibits powerful antifungal activity

(Natural News) Peppermint isn’t just a spice that imbues meals with a cool, peppery flavor. Indian researchers believe the essential oil of the plant can serve as a natural fungicide for Fusarium head blight. The blight is caused by the pathogenic fungi Fusarium sporotrichioides. This common plant disease targets important cereal crops, including barley, maize, oats,…

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