What exactly is the common name of the peppermint plant's flower?

Other names for peppermint

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita).

Growing habits of peppermint

Peppermint is native to Europe, was introduced to the United States in the 19th century, and later spread to Australia, India, China, Japan, Korea and elsewhere.

Peppermint prefers a warm, humid environment. During the growing season it can generally tolerate high temperatures of 40°C. After heavy frost, the above-ground parts of mature plants gradually wither, while the underground parts can tolerate low temperatures of around -20°C. When seedlings encounter a low temperature of -6°C, only the leaf surface turns dark red and they do not suffer serious damage.

The uses of peppermint

Peppermint is a major economic mint. Its leaves can be used as a vegetable, eaten either cold-tossed or stir-fried, and in Europe it is commonly used to make tea. It can also be used in the cooking of sauces, beverages, cold dishes, sword beans and potatoes, or in the cooking of fish, and it is also used when making pastries.

In industry it can also be used as a fragrance for soap, and the essential oil extracted from it is an important flavoring oil in candy, pharmaceuticals and toothpaste. It is also used a great deal in the production of chewing gum. When used medicinally in the tropics, the leaf juice is used together with onion and can suppress vomiting, and the essential oil can serve as a deodorant and carminative.

Skin benefits of peppermint essential oil: it increases skin elasticity, combats aging, sensitivity, and fades scars and stretch marks; it can clear toxic congestion accumulated in the body, thereby improving eczema, ringworm, scabies and itching; it is cooling and relieves itching, inflammation and burns, and can also soften the skin. It can instantly bring down a fever and promote sweating, with an excellent effect on treating colds; psychological effects: it can soothe feelings of anger, hysteria and fear.