Common Name: Peppermint
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
General Information: An easy to
grow plant (actually, too easy... left unchecked peppermint
can quickly take over your garden), peppermint is
used in a wide range of consumer products.
Medicinal Uses: Peppermint can help
with a number of conditions, including indigestion,
sore throat, colds, headache, and cramps. See the
Peppermint: A Profile in Cool article below
for much more on medicinal uses for peppermint.
