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Peppermint Mentha X Piperita Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Herbs for Lower Back Pain • Sage for Anxiety • Horse Chestnut for Venous Insufficiency HERB PROFILE Peppermint Mentha x piperita Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) INTRODUCTION In traditional herbal medicine peppermint has reportedly been used as a tonic for preventing gas, relievi ng spasms, and other ep~ermint is one of the most popular herbs used in today's soctety.1 A summer-growing, perennial aromatic herb, stomach ailments.3·6 Its traditional use also includes treatment of P peppermint is a hybrid of Mentha spicata (spearmint) cholera and diarrhea, to raise body heat and induce perspiration, and M. aquatica (watermint). The plant grows wild throughout to treat colds, flu, hys teria and nervous disorders,3 as well as to Europe and North America in moist areas and is thought to be assist in alleviating tension headaches.4 Today, the peppermint of Mediterranean origin. The leaves and stems of peppermint plant is commonly added to cough and cold remedies because of contain volatile oils that give the plant its pungent fragrance and its high menthol content, which provides a sensation of coolness taste. The oil contains menthol, which is responsible for the sensa­ and easier breathing.? tion of coolness that is characteristic of peppermint. I The tobacco industry uses peppermint oil largely as a flavoring and for its high concentration of menthol and cooling sensation HISTORY AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE in filtered cigarettes, cigars, and both chewing and pipe tobacco.6 The genus Mentha was named after the Greek nymph Minthe. 2 Due to its unique fragrance, peppermint is often found in soaps, Legend has it that Minthe was the lover of Pluto, the God of the detergents, creams, lotions, and perfumes.6 Greek underworld. When Pluto's wife heard of the affair, she MODERN RESEARCH murdered Minthe in a fit of rage Studies have been conducted to evaluate peppermint's docu­ and jealousy. In remembrance of mented and potential effects on various gastrointestinal and Minthe, Pluto brought her back neurological conditions such as dyspepsia8,9, IO ,II and tension to life as a fragrant plant. The headaches (oil used topically) .I2,I3 Peppermint's antispasmodic name peppermint is from the and antidiarrheal effects are topics of continued research.l4 species name piperita meaning Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules have been shown to be "peppery," which distinguishes effective in clinical trials for treating irritable bowel syndromel5, 1 peppermint from other forms 6,17, 18, 19,20,21 and the oil has been used effectively to reduce fecal of mint.2 odor in cholostomy bags22 and to reduce colonic spasms during 2 The Roman naturalist Pliny barium enema23, 4 and colonoscopy.25,26 the Elder (circa 23-79 CE) wrote FUTURE OUTLOOK that Greeks and Romans used The world production of peppermint is more than 4000 tons peppermint to adorn themselves per year with the United States accounting for over 90% of the and their tables at feasts, and production.27 There has been a steady increase in demand for that their cooks used it to flavor peppermint because of its many uses and because of recent expan­ both wine and sauces.3 There is some evidence that M. x piperita sion into the Asian market. The plant requires certain environ­ was cultivated by Egyptians, and it appears in 13th century mental conditions that greatly limit suitable areas for cultivation. Icelandic medical documents. However, it was not used medici­ Because of the high demand and climatic constraints, it is becom­ nally in Europe until the mid-18th century.3 ing common for peppermint crops to be harvested twice each Peppermint has a long history of unique uses. Aristotle (circa season (double harvesting) in the United States. Double harvest­ 384-322 BCE) referenced peppermint in his writings as an ing can lead to rootstock depletion and can diminish the quality aphrodisiac.2 Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) forbade his of oil produced. Horticulturists have also encountered a growing soldiers to have peppermint because it was thought to promote pest infestation that is leading to excessive leaf loss and conse­ erotic thoughts and deplete soldiers of the desire to fight. Arabs quently lower oil quality.27 used peppermint in their social drinks as a virility stimulant and HG -Gayle Engels, Meredith Podraza, and Adrian Sierant Romans would spread peppermint on their floors to help get rid of pests.2 REFERENCES Peppermint has many modern uses worldwide.4 Leaf prepara­ I. Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckmann J, eds. Herbal Medicine: tions are made from either fresh or dried leaves, while the oil is Expanded Commission E Monographs. Austin, TX: American Botani­ distilled from freshly-harvested sprigs.4 Many believe that pepper­ cal Council; Newton, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications; mint is too intense for subtle dishes, bur leaves or their essential 2000. oil are commonly found in tea, chocolate, confections, chewing 2. Onstad D. Whole Foods Companion. White River Junction, Vf: gum, jellies, and sauces.5 Peppermint can also be added to chilled Chelsea Green Publishing Co.; 1996. 3. Grieve M. A Modern Herbal. Vol. 2. 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