(1)Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Sjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden. 120 women with elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in pregnancy week 16-17 were subsequently supervised every 4th week until a few days postpartum.A group of 102 women with normal (n = 78) or low (n = 24) serum AFP concentrations in pregnancy week 16-17 were studied in the same way.1)Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Sjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden. 120 women with elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in pregnancy week 16-17 were subsequently supervised every 4th week until a few days postpartum.
A friend gave me some mint, and didn't mention what type it is. How can I tell if it's spearmint, peppermint, apple mint, lemon mint, or some other variety? I googled some pictures, but quite frankly, all the pictures look very similar -- four leaves growing from the center which a textured leaf and a rich, green colour.
Keeping that container in the kitchen lets the gardener pluck leaves for an immediate spicy touch in iced tea, cakes and salads. Mint leaves with brown or black spots, however, may indicate an underlying problem. Mint is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on the species.