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    Peppermint Mentha piperita

    All About Peppermint

    Peppermint is one of the most used essential oils and a favorite home garden herb, valued for its refreshing and uplifting aroma and topical cooling abilities. It is often chosen for respiratory issues and digestive upset as well as to improve alertness and congestion. In addition, it is very useful for headaches and muscle tension. Many cough lozenges and medicines as well as muscle rubs are on the market containing the menthol constituent found in peppermint. In the food and beverage industry, peppermint is a common flavoring agent (heavily diluted).


    Peppermint Candy

    Fun Fact

    Peppermint is the number 1 selling flavor among non-chocolate, hard candies.

    Peppermint Research

    Over 150 research articles have been catalogued on peppermint. Many studies have reviewed the antimicrobial actions of the herb and its extract/oil in vitro. It has also been studied as a digestive aid to treat irritable bowels, nausea, and other digestive complaints. Research has demonstrated its analgesic, antispasmodic, and anti-itch activities. Peppermint has been studied to help improve cognition, and may also have neuroprotectivie capabilities. Studies show it could also reduce respiratory complaints, repell insects, act as an antioxidant, and more. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

    Peppermint Research

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    Peppermint Herb and Essential Oil


    Latin Name: Mentha piperita

    Family: Lamiaceae

    Other Common Names

    • Other common names: mint, brandy mint, field mint, menthol
    • ​There are many subspecies and chemotypes of mint
    • Not to be confused with: cornmint or yerba buena (Mentha arvensis), balm mint, or lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

    Plant Description

    Peppermint is a perennial herb reaching two feet tall with green oval leaves and small white/pink flowers.

    Herb Description

    Leaves are prepared fresh or dried. For making a tea, steep 1 Tbsp of dried herb, or 2 Tbsp of fresh herb in 2 cups of boiled water for five minutes. Strain and drink.

    Essential Oil Description

    Oil is steam distilled from the leaves, flowers, and stems. It is thin and clear colored or pale yellow/green. Oil is minty, strong, cool and fresh.

    Key Constituents

      • Menthol
      • Menthone
      • Menthyl Acetate
      • Neomenthol
      • 1,8-Cineole / Cineole / Eucalyptol / Cajeputol
      • Furans / Menthofuran
      • Isomenthone
      • d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene
      • Beta-Caroyphyllene
      • Pulegone

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    Therapeutic Uses

    analgesic Analgesic / Pain
    Anti-allergy Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
    Anti-itch
    anti-pyretic Anti-pyretic / Fever
    antimicrobial Antimicrobial
    antiviral Antiviral
    anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    anti-fungal Athlete’s Foot
    Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    dandruff Dandruff
    Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    female health Female Health
    green cleaning Green Cleaning
    Hair Growth / Alopecia
    headache relief Headache Relief
    insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    mouth cold sore Mouth Cold Sores
    Oral Health
    Preservative
    repellent Repellent
    Stimulant / Improved Energy
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    Therapeutic Uses

    • Absorption Enhancement
    • Acne
    • Alteratives
    • Altitude Sickness
    • Analgesic / Pain
    • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    • Anti-asthma
    • Anti-fungal
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Anti-itch
    • Anti-parasite
    • Anti-pyretic / Fever
    • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    • Anti-snoring
    • Antibacterial
    • Antimicrobial
    • Antioxidant
    • Antiseptic
    • Antiviral
    • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Astringent
    • Athlete’s Foot
    • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    • Children’s Health
    • Cognition / Neuroprotective
    • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    • Dandruff
    • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    • Female Health
    • Green Cleaning
    • Hair Growth / Alopecia
    • Headache Relief
    • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    • Immunity
    • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    • Insomnia / Sleep
    • Joint Pain / Arthritis
    • Male Health
    • Mouth Cold Sores
    • Oral Health
    • Osteoporosis
    • Preservative
    • Repellent
    • Sedative / Calming
    • Skin and Wound Health
    • Skin Burns
    • Stimulant / Improved Energy
    • Sunscreen
    • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
    • Weight Loss
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