Peppermint Leaf

Peppermint leaf is a popular traditional remedy for a number of conditions. It is believed to have calming effects. It has been used to treat flatulence, menstrual pains, diarrhea, nausea, depression-related anxiety, muscle and nerve pain, the common cold, indigestion, and IBS.

One of the most widely consumed single ingredient herbal teas, or tisanes. Peppermint tea, brewed from plant leaves, and the essential oil of peppermint are used in traditional medicines. 

Peppermint Contains Menthol

When applied topically to the skin, ingested, or inhaled, menthol produces a cooling sensation. Menthol will not lower the temperature of the body or skin. Instead, it produces a cooling effect by blocking the calcium current along the nerves responsible for detecting temperature

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Order Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Also Known As: Mentha balsamea Wild
Native To: Europe and the Middle East
Plant Part: Leaves

Origin: Ontario, Canada By Biggar.Co