Description
Peppermint has always been popular as a flavor enhancer in food and drinks, but its more than just that!
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The Mentha piperita plant that is part of the Lamiaceae family, which was indigenous to Europe and the Middle East; however, it is now grown worldwide. Peppermint grows to be 30-90cm tall with smooth stems, square in cross section; leaves are dark green with reddish veins, and produces small purple flowers.
Peppermint (Supreme) is regarded as one of the oldest herbs used for medicinal purposes in Europe. However, other accounts would state it was used in Japanese and Chinese folk medicine. And yet others say that peppermint was found in several Egyptian Pyramids prior to 1000 B.C.
Details
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Origin: United States
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Herb
Aroma: Sharp & Minty
Blending Factor: 1
Consistency: Thin
Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge
Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood (Atlas or Himalayan), Eucalyptus (Globulus), Lemon, Lime, Mandarin (Green), Marjoram (Sweet), Pine, Rosemary, Spearmint, and Thyme (Red).
Main Constituents: Menthol, Menthone, Menthyl acetate
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