Peppermint is a perennial aromatic herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae). The species is botanically accepted as Mentha × piperita L. and is a hybrid of Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata.
The plant develops shallow rhizomes, square branched stems and dark green elliptical leaves with a fresh menthol aroma. The flowers are pale pink to violet and arranged in dense terminal inflorescences. Peppermint leaves, herb, essential oil and floral water are valued raw materials for teas, extracts, food products, cosmetics and oral-care applications.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Mentha × piperita L.
- Parts used: leaves (Folia Menthae Piperitae), herb / aerial parts (Herba Menthae Piperitae)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: cultivated
- Harvest period: before flowering, in dry weather
- Essential oil method: steam distillation
Raw Material Characteristics
Leaves and aerial parts are collected before flowering, when the aromatic profile is most suitable for herbal, food, cosmetic and aromatic products. Only healthy green material is selected and dried carefully to preserve its colour, fragrance and overall quality.
Chemical Composition
Peppermint contains mainly essential oil, menthol, menthone, piperitone, cineole, flavonoids, tannins and phenolic compounds.
Suitable for the Production of
- herbal teas
- herbal blends
- dry and liquid botanical extracts
- essential oils
- floral waters
- oral-care products
- aromatic food products
- cosmetic products
- herbal powders
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Peppermint has the following properties:
- spasmolytic
- refreshing
- cooling
- toning
- antimicrobial
- anti-inflammatory
- supportive effect on digestive comfort
- refreshing effect in the oral cavity
Forms Available
- dried peppermint leaves (Folia Menthae Piperitae) – whole, coarsely crushed, cut to custom size, or powdered
- dried peppermint herb / aerial parts (Herba Menthae Piperitae) – whole, coarsely crushed, cut to custom size, or powdered
- peppermint essential oil
- peppermint floral water
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
Contact us for availability, samples and a quotation based on the required quantities and raw material specifications.
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