DESCRIPTION
Product: Peppermint Powder
Latin Name: Mentha Piperita
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Other Names: Brandy Mint, English Mint, Lammint, Menthe Poivrée, Englische Minze, Menthe Anglaise, Máta Peprná, Menta Peperina, Hortelã-Pimenta, Black Peppermint, Bo He, Brandy Mint, Menthe Poivrée, Paparaminta, Sentebon, Western Peppermint & Hierbabuena.
Description: Peppermint is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe, Asia and North America; it grows to a height of between 30-90cm. The leaves are opposite, lanceolate with serrated edges, dark green in colour with reddish veins and reddish square stems. The flowers are pale mauve to lilac purple, 6–8 mm in length and form vertical whorls of blunt spikes.
SUGGESTED USE
Powdered peppermint can be added to sachets and natural insecticidal powders to help prevent moths and fleas, An infusion or decoction can be added to lotions, creams, toners and soaps, it may also be added to shampoos for treating oily scalps. Add a teaspoon of powdered herb to a foot bath to help soothe tired and aching feet. Peppermint can also be used to make a refreshing herbal tisane, and to cordials and liqueurs.
SHELF LIFE
Shelf life of two years provided that goods are stored in an airtight container in ambient conditions.
