Botanisch portret
Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Botanische kenmerken
Perennial herb, 30–90 cm, with square stems, dark green serrated leaves and pale lilac spike flowers. Distinctive menthol scent when touched.
Herkomst
18th-century English hybrid of water mint and spearmint; now cultivated worldwide.
Traditioneel gebruik
Quickly adopted by apothecaries across Europe after its English recognition in the 18th century.
Interessante weetjes
The essential oil is rich in menthol and menthone — responsible for the characteristic cool sensation on skin and tongue.
Ingrediëntprofiel
Voor de botanische referentie — familie, plantdeel, karakter en bronvermelding — zie .
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