Peppermint

• Antioxidant activity
• Antimicrobial effects
• Anti‑inflammatory properties
• Bronchodilatory action (opens airways)
• Digestive Support (IBS, indigestion)
• Respiratory Relief
• Headache & Migraine Support
• Nausea Relief
• Skin & Topical Uses

Peppermint is a hybrid mint (spearmint × watermint) known for its cooling aroma, high menthol content, and wide use in digestive, respiratory, and topical wellness. It’s one of the most versatile herbs in modern herbalism and a key player in allergy‑relief blends thanks to its airway‑opening and anti‑inflammatory properties.

• Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
• Type: Herbaceous rhizomatous perennial
• Height: 30–90 cm
• Leaves: Dark green, serrated, aromatic
• Flowers: Purple, 6–8 mm
• Origin: Europe & Middle East; now cultivated worldwide

Peppermint’s therapeutic power comes from its essential oil and aromatic compounds:
Menthol (cooling, decongestant)
Menthone
Limonene
1,8‑cineole
Neo‑menthol