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Food- Peppermint has a high menthol content, and is often used as a flavouring in tea, ice cream, confectionery, chewing gum, and toothpaste. Medicine- It is commonly used herbal remedy, A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders (especially flatulence) and various minor ailments. Cosmetics/Essential oils-An extract of the whole plant is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations as a cleanser, deodorant, masking agent and refreshing tonic. The essential oil is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations as a perfume, masking agent and refreshing tonic. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy.
Europe to Central Asia
Thrives in moist, sunny locations. It is widely cultivated in gardens and fields.
It is a low-growing spreading perennial herb that can reach a height of 30-90 cm.
Stem is square-shaped, green, and often has fine hairs.
Leaves are oval-shaped, about 4-9 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide. They are dark green with reddish veins and have toothed edges.
Flowers are tiny, purple, grow in clusters at the top of the plant. Each flower is about 0.6-0.8 cm long with four petals.
Fruit is rarely produced.
Flowering: July-October.