Health Benefits of Peppermint

by Clair Beardson

Peppermint Mentha Piperita
Family Lamiaceae
Part Used: Leaves, Stalk

Peppermint is a vigorous aromatic perennial that is spread by runner under the soil and grows to about 2 foot tall. It has been very popular over the years for its minty flavour. It became popular for its refreshing taste that is soothing for digestion. The menthol is an antispasmodic that smoothes muscle contractions in the digestive tract and helps relieve pains, bloating, belching, headaches and colds.


Reference:

  1. McKay DL, Blumberg JB.  (2006)  A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.).  Phytother Res. 2006 Aug;20(8):619-33.
  2. Riachi LG, De Maria CA.  (2015)  Peppermint antioxidants revisited.  Food Chem. 2015 Jun 1;176:72-81.
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