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Peppermint
Family:
Labiatae |
Latin Name:
Mentha piperita |
Description
Reddish, erect, branched stems up to 2-3 feet high. Peppermint's leaves are hairy, sharply serrated, and are green to reddish-green. Whorled clusters of reddish flowers form loose spikes at leaf axils.
Common Uses
Peppermint is used for colds, flu, and fevers, and contains antioxidants to help the heart and circulatory system. Containing menthol, an anesthetic, peppermint is effective for soothing sore throats.
History
Peppermint leaves were once used to scour and clean wooden tables because it left a fresh scent that helped the appetite. Doing this for guests was considered a mark of hospitality.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Allergy Rescue, Analgesic Oil, Analgesic Oil, Analgesic Salve, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Energy Citrus Fusion, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Variety Pack, Calcium, Cal- Quick, Castile Bar Soap, Organic, Hemp, Peppermint, Castile Liquid Soap , Organic, Hemp, Peppermint, Castile Liquid Soap, Organic, Hemp Peppermint, CGH™ (Cough Tea), Conditioner, Peppermint, Cough Syrup, Herbal, Dr. Ken’s Antibacterial Breath Strips, Ear Candles, 2- Pack, Peppermint Paraffin, Ear Oil, Mullein, Enzyme Supplement, Ultra- Zyme, Gentle Floss, Gum Health Blend, Hand & Body Lotion, Peppermint, Heart Support (formerly Heart Toner Blend), Herbal Bath, Herbal Bath, Inhaler, Aromatic, Insect Repellent Spray, Herbal Armor, Laundry Freshener, Mists of Pleasure, Lip Balm, Burts Beeswax Stick, Lip Balm, Burts Beeswax Tin, Lip Trip, Liquid Soap, Peppermint, Pure Glycerin, Liver & Gall Bladder Formula, Metal X™ (formerly Metaline™), Mind & Memory Blend (formerly Ginkgo- Gotu Kola Blend), Multi- Vitamin, Great Greens, My- Grastick (formerly Migrastick), Peppermint, Cert. Organic, Peppermint, Essential Oil, Certified Organic, Shampoo, Peppermint, Shower Gel, Peppermint, Sinus Blend™ (formerly Stuffy®), Stress Mints, Homeopathic, Throat Spray, Throat Rescue, Tooth Powder, Herbal, Toothpaste Gel, XyliWhite - Platinum Mint with Baking Soda, Toothpaste, Creme de Peppermint, Toothpaste, Fresh Mint, Ayurvedic Formula, Toothpaste, Gingermint, Antiplaque, Tranquil Child, TRD™ (Tired Blood Tea), Wanita’s Sunwheel Tea, X-40®
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