Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

A Refreshing Herb for Nutrition, Wellness and Year-Round Growing

Peppermint is one of the most recognizable aromatic herbs in the world. Its cooling scent and flavour come largely from volatile plant compounds such as menthol and menthone, but peppermint contains much more than its familiar mint aroma.

Peppermint leaves contain vitamins, minerals, phenolic acids, flavonoids and aromatic compounds. The leaves have a long history of use in teas, foods and traditional wellness practices, while peppermint essential oil has been studied for several health applications.

Peppermint is also particularly interesting for small-space growing. It is a vigorous perennial that can be grown in containers indoors, making fresh leaves accessible throughout much or all of the year when adequate light and growing conditions are provided.

🌱 Understanding Peppermint

Scientific name: Mentha × piperita
Family: Lamiaceae — the mint family
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
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