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