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Peppermint, botanical name Mentha x Piperita L, is a flowering perennial herb first used in Egyptian & Greeks cultures for their inherent medicinal values. Peppermint herb is known to cure a common cold, cough, sinuses, digestive and menstrual issues. Peppermint also has a long history of varied unique uses as medicinal & cosmetic applications. The leaves of the plant can either be used fresh or dried while peppermint oil is popular amongst beauty industry. Peppermint plant grows to about 2 to 3 feet in height & produces small white or violet colored flowers. The foliage of the peppermint is dark green and highly fragrant. The leaves of the plant are harvested once the plant is fully grown and the leaves are most flavorsome.