What makes peppermint unique?

Alternative names for peppermint

Brandy mint.

Peppermint's growing habits

Peppermint originated in 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 withstand high temperatures of 40°C. After heavy frost, the above-ground parts of mature plants gradually wither, while the underground parts can withstand 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.

Peppermint's uses

Peppermint is a major economic mint; its leaves can be used as a vegetable, eaten in cold dishes or stir-fried, and in Europe it is commonly used to make tea. It can also be used in sauces, beverages, cold dishes, kidney beans, potato cooking, or fish cooking, and it is also used when making pastries.

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

Peppermint essential oil skin benefits: increases skin elasticity, anti-aging, sensitive, fades scars, stretch marks, can eliminate toxic stagnant blockages in the body, thereby improving eczema, ringworm, scabies, and itching, cools, soothes itching, inflammation, and burns, and can also soften the skin. It can instantly suppress fever and promote sweating, with excellent effects in treating colds; psychological effects: it can soothe feelings of anger, hysteria, and fear.