- Peppermint - Wikipedia
Peppermint is an herbaceous, rhizomatous, perennial plant that grows to be 30–90 cm (12–35 in) tall, with smooth stems, square in cross section The rhizomes are wide-spreading and fleshy, and bear fibrous roots The leaves can be 4–9 cm (11⁄2 – 31⁄2 in) long and 1 5–4 cm (1⁄2 – 11⁄2 in) broad
- PEPPERMINT - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
It's a natural hybrid of spearmint and wild mint The leaf and oil are used as medicine Peppermint oil seems to reduce spasms in the digestive tract When applied to the skin, it can cause
- Peppermint: Health benefits, uses, forms, precautions, and more
Peppermint is a hybrid plant that has been shown to help with skin conditions, headaches, cold and flu, nausea, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- 19 Amazing Benefits of Peppermint - Organic Facts
Peppermint scientifically known as Mentha x Piperitais is a type of hybrid mint, bred through a combination of spearmint and watermint It has a spicy refreshing flavor that makes it a popular ingredient in many different foods, candies, and desserts, among others
- Peppermint Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects - Healthline
Always do a patch test before trying a new essential oil Peppermint is an aromatic herb in the mint family It’s a hybrid mint that’s a cross between spearmint and watermint It can be found
- How to Grow and Care for Peppermint - The Spruce
As a hybrid of spearmint and water mint, peppermint is a blend of two of these varieties It has the strongest flavor and aroma and the highest concentration of menthol when compared to other mint varieties
- Peppermint: Benefits, Dosage, and More - Verywell Health
Peppermint leaf, which comes from the peppermint plant (Mentha x piperita), contains various bioactive ingredients with health benefits Learn more about peppermint, its uses, how to get it, and more
- 11 Health Benefits of Peppermint Backed by Science - Healthgrades
According to current research, the health benefits of peppermint may include supporting digestion, freshening breath, and alleviating migraine Some people have incorporated peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, into traditional medicinal practices to treat various conditions
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