Peppermint Leaf (Certified Organic) Powder (1 oz, ZIN: 518655) - 2 Pack

More Than Just A Candy! - Name - Mentha x piperita L. (Labiatae), commonly called, Peppermint. In French, it is Menthe poivrée ; in German, Pfefferminze, Pfefferminzol, and Pfefferminzblater . - Source - M. Piperitia is a hybrid that can be grown in most temperate climates. It was produced by crossing Mentha aquatica L. and Mentha spicata L. The entire plant is machine harvested just before it blooms and then allowed to dry. All parts of the plant contain an essential oil largely made up of menthol (up to 85 percent). Dried leaves can be used to make teas. Steam distillation is used to extract the essential oil. - History - Peppermint was grown in ancient Egypt. Romans chewed the leaves to help avoid bad breath, and used extracts to flavor wines and foods. It was believed that scattering dried leaves around granaries would keep away rats and mice. For unexplained reasons, peppermint did not reach Europe until the seventeenth century w