Peppermint

Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

DigestionPain Relief
Peppermint detail 1

Parts used

Leaves, aerial parts

Region

Damp ground, ditches and gardens across the temperate world

Season

June · July · August · September

Lookalike warning

Many mints cross freely. Square stems and opposite leaves confirm the mint family; smell before you pick.

For educational purposes only. Not medical advice.