Description
Mentha Piperita is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. This mint is indigenous to Europe and the Middle East.
Peppermint (Mentha × Piperita) is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. This mint is Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East. However, due to its wide range of uses, it is now planted and cultivated in many regions of the world. Peppermint is a fast-growing plant; once it sprouts, it spreads very quickly. The flowers of the mint are purple in color. And the peppermint essential oil is clear and transparent.
Common Uses:
Categorized as an essential oil, here are the common non-culinary uses of mentha piperita (peppermint) oil:
– The mentha piperita oil finds extensive usage in the Pharmaceuticals and flavor industry.
– Peppermint oil has a cooling effect when applied topically. Thus, it finds usage for the relief of muscle pain, nerve pain, and itching.
– It is used for flavouring ice cream, candy, fruit preserves, alcoholic beverages, chewing gum, toothpaste, shampoos, soaps, and skin care products.
– It is also used as a fragrance.
– Peppermint oil is known to repel some pest insects, including mosquitos, and is therefore used in organic gardening.
– It is used in traditional medicine for minor ailments. Moreover, when used in aromatherapy, peppermint is said to have memory- and alertness-enhancing properties.
Storage Best Practices:
Mentha piperita oil (peppermint oil) has to be stored in a cool and dry place and in properly closed containers.
