Peppermint Extract
Botanical Name of Peppermint:- Mentha Spicata
Peppermint is an herbal perennial plant that belongs to Lamiaceae. Peppermint has an astringent and antibiotic property. It is an herbaceous plant that grows upto 90 cm in height and its leaves are dark green in color. Its flowers are blooming in light purple color. Smell of peppermint is so soft, pleasant and attractive, so it is used for flavoring in food. It is a fast growing plant and widely spread all over the world. Peppermint is planted in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. It is planted majorly in lake regions. But now it is cultivated all over the world due to its medicinal properties. The oil and leaf of peppermint is used to make medicines to treat digestive system and many other ailments.
Description
Other Names:-
Mentha Piperita, Extract of Peppermint Leaves, Extrait de Feuilles de Menthe de Poivre, Extrait de Mentha Piperita, Extract of Peppermint, Herba Menthae, Huile de Mentha Piperita, Extrait de Menthe Poivrée, Huile Essentielle de Menthe Poivrée, Lamb Mint, Mentha arvensis, Feuille de Menthe Poivrée, Extract of Peppermint Leaves, Mentha haplocalyx, Mentha lavanduliodora, Mentha Piperita, Mentha Piperita Extract, Mentha x piperita, Menthae Piperitae Aetheroleum, Menthae Piperitae Folium, Brandy Mint, Menthe Poivree, Menthol, Mint, Mint Balm, Paparaminta, Peppermint Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Western Peppermint, Black Peppermint.
Health Benefits of Peppermint:-
- Peppermint is used to treat digestive disorders, nausea, cramps and gallbladder disease.
- It is also helpful in treating vomiting, common cold, liver problems, cough, viral infections and menstrual issues.
- Mentha Spicata can also be used for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract and diarrhea.
- It is also used to treat rashes, viral infections, toothache and heartburn and itchiness.
- Peppermint helps in the treatment of bacterial infections, inflammatory disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.
- It is also used to treat morning sickness, throat, mosquitoes repel and sinus infection.
- It is used to prevent spasms, colon and as a painkiller.
- Peppermint is also used as flavoring agent in beverages and foods,
- It is also used in the manufacturing industry for making soap and cosmetic products due to its pleasant fragrance.
- Peppermint is also used for de-addiction of Alcohol, tobacco and many other addiction problems due to its pleasant taste and fragrance.
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