Smallflower Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita) (4 oz) #11186

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) like many other members of the Lamiaceae or mint family, is a fairly ubiquitous, square-stemmed perennial with deep green, serrated, fuzzy leaves. It is one of the most ancient and popular herbs used by countless civilizations around the world from Egypt, Rome and Greece to Europe, North America and Asia. Its minty flavor, delightful fragrance and many uses have secured its place in the herbal pantheon for many years to come.

Peppermint contains many beneficial vitamins and minerals including magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, niacin, potassium, sodium, selenium, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, Vitamins A and C, and protein. The aromatic volatile oils in Peppermint give it its characteristic fragrance and minty flavor, and are no doubt the reason it became such a ubiquitous herb. Peppermint has a long history of use supporting healthy digestion, from occasional bouts of nausea and indigestion to bloating and gas. Like many mints, the fragrance of Peppermint may help lift the spirit and focus the mind.