Sliced peppermint leaves, Poland
Chopped peppermint leaves from Jacob Hooy.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Peppermint originated from a cross between water mint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). The plant was discovered in England in the seventeenth century in a field of mint plants. It grows to a height of approximately 0.5–1 m and is a pale green colour. When it is time to harvest, the plants are cut down. The cut stems are then left on the ground for a while to dry. The leaves of this plant naturally have a camphor-like flavour, but the typical peppermint flavour develops after herbal extraction. Peppermint oil is extracted from the leaves, but they are also used in tea.
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Chopped peppermint leaves from Jacob Hooy.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Peppermint originated from a cross between water mint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). The plant was discovered in England in the seventeenth century in a field of mint plants. It grows to a height of approximately 0.5–1 m and is a pale green colour. When it is time to harvest, the plants are cut down. The cut stems are then left on the ground for a while to dry. The leaves of this plant naturally have a camphor-like flavour, but the typical peppermint flavour develops after herbal extraction. Peppermint oil is extracted from the leaves, but they are also used in tea.
Chopped peppermint leaves, PolandChopped peppermint leaves, Poland
Instructions for use
Prepare as a herbal tea. Add 1 teaspoon of herbs to a teacup and pour warm water over them. Then leave to infuse (covered) for 5 to 10 minutes, just like tea. Drink a cup, either hot or cold, 2 to 3 times a day.
Storage advice
Store in a dry, cool, dark place, in a sealed container and out of the reach of children.
Warnings
Consult a doctor, therapist or expert before using plants if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or suffering from an illness. Plants may have side effects, contraindications and interactions with other medicines.
