Smelling Self-grown Plants
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Question
Is it permissible for me to smell mint that has grown on its own?
Answer
It is permissible to benefit from them.
Source
Self-grown plants are forbidden to eat but permissible to benefit from (see Bava Metzia 118: Menachot 84. Shaar HaMelech, Shemitah, Chapter 4, Halacha 2, s.v. "Veda"), but it is forbidden to use them for planting or feeding one's animals (Chazon Ish, Shevi'it, Siman 9, Se'if Katan 6; Siman 13, Se'if Katan 16).
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