Organic Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Qualties:

• Peppermint is a popular digestive aid.
• It is said to:
  • calm the system
  • get rid of gas
  • indigestion
  • heartburn.
• The world’s most popular mint scent and flavoring are that of peppermint.

Common Use:

• Peppermint is often brewed as a tea, it blends well with:
  • lemon verbena
  • cacao nibs
  • green tea
  • yerba mate
  • licorice root
• It can also be used in a variety of recipes, in facial scrubs, or added to a calming bath.
• Peppermint extract and oil are used in toothpaste, mouthwashes, candies and chewing gums as well as in soaps, shampoos, and other cosmetic products.