Botanical name: Mentha piperita
Peppermint oil is derived from the blossoming parts and leaves of the peppermint plant. Essential oils, which are highly concentrated extracts containing the aromatic and flavorful compounds responsible for a plant’s distinctive scent, are obtained through this process.
Medicinal Uses:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Other digestive problems
- Common cold
- Sinus infections
- Headaches
- Other conditions
