{"product_id":"peppermint-leaf","title":"Peppermint Leaf, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Herbs: Peppermint Leaf, Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMentha piperita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eSize:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz package\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant Part:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFarming:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMentha piperita, White Peppermint, American Peppermint, Northern Mint, Lamb Mint, Brandy Mint, and Black Peppermint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMentha x piperita is a flowering perennial native to Europe that has since spread worldwide. Peppermint is a natural hybrid of spearmint and water mint. It is valued for its health benefits and is widely used in food. Peppermint leaf is commonly steeped to make a refreshing peppermint tea and is also popular in herbal tea blends and candies. Our peppermint leaves are organically cultivated in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world's most familiar \"mint scent\" is the aroma of peppermint. In Greek mythology, Menthe was transformed into a peppermint plant after Proserpine, in a jealous rage, discovered that Pluto was in love with her. Even earlier, Assyrians used peppermint as an offering to their fire god.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cuisine of the Middle East, peppermint is noted for its contribution to savory dishes. It is added to spice rubs for lamb and other meats. It is also blended with yogurts, beans, and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eActive Compounds:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVolatile oils (up to 1.5%), the major ones being menthol, menthone, and menthol acetate; flavonoids (glycosides of apigenin, diosmetin, and luteolin; phenolic acids (caffeic, chlorogenic, and rosmarinic acid); triterpenes; tannins; calcium; magnesium; potassium.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eActions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ci\u003eStimulant, relaxant, diaphoretic, rubefacient, carminative, analgesic, spasmolytic, mild nervine, decongestant.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Peppermint leaf is a versatile herb widely used in traditional medicine to address digestive issues, headaches, and respiratory congestion. Its key compounds, menthol and rosmarinic acid, offer antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. Common uses include relieving IBS symptoms, reducing nausea, easing muscle aches, improving mental focus, and treating cold symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid using Peppermint when there is a hiatal hernia or persistent acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus (GERD), as its relaxant effects on the lower esophageal sphincter can exacerbate symptoms. Excessive use of Peppermint should be avoided in early pregnancy due to its emmenagogue effects, and nursing mothers should not use the essential oil without professional guidance, as it can reduce breast milk production. Peppermint inhibits non-heme iron absorption, likely because of its flavonoid content. It also increases the risk of coagulation with Warfarin due to its high vitamin K content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerbal Magick:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppermint leaf is a potent magical herb associated with protection, purification, prosperity, and mental clarity. Ruled by Mercury and the element of Air, it is used to cleanse negative energy, stimulate communication, and attract money or love. Its vibrant energy makes it ideal for boosting spells and enhancing focus during ritual. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; it is for educational purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raven Moon Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50438079709470,"sku":"691959255391","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7448\/8350\/files\/Peppermint.png?v=1776893382","url":"https:\/\/shop.ravenmoonemporium.com\/products\/peppermint-leaf","provider":"Raven Moon Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}