What's the name of peppermint?

Peppermint

Peppermint.

The growing habits of peppermint

Peppermint originated in Europe, introduced into the United States in the 19th century, and later spread to Australia, India, China, Japan, Korea and so on.

Peppermint likes warm and humid environment, generally able to withstand high temperature of 40℃ during growth period, the above-ground part of adult plants gradually withers after heavy frost, the underground part can withstand low temperature of about-20℃, and the seedling stage meets low temperature of-6℃, but the leaves are dark red and are not seriously damaged.

The role of peppermint

Peppermint is the main economic mint, the leaves can be used as vegetables, cold salad, stir-fry can be eaten, in Europe commonly used to make tea. It can also be used in sauces, beverages, cold dishes, beans, potatoes or fish cooking. It can also be used in snacks.

Industry can also be used as soap essence, extracted essential oil is candy, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste in the important sesame oil. Chewing gum is also used a lot in production. When used medicinally in the tropics, leaf juice and onion are used together to suppress vomiting, and essential oils are used as deodorant and anti-wind drugs.

Peppermint essential oil skin effect: increase skin elasticity, anti-aging, sensitive, reduce scars, stretch marks, can eliminate toxic stagnation in the body blocking phenomenon, thus can improve eczema, ringworm, scabies and itching, cool, relieve itching, inflammation and burns, but also soft skin. Can instantly suppress fever, and promote sweating, excellent effect of cold treatment; psychological efficacy: can appease anger, hysteria and fear of the situation.