Quick Facts: Peppermint

• Peppermint has been used to treat headaches, skin irritations, anxiety associated with depression, nausea, diarrhea and menstrual cramps.1
• Peppermint is a famous relative of basil, lavender, thyme, patchouli and many other aromatic plants.3
• Greeks and Romans crowned themselves with peppermint at their feasts and adorned their tables with its sprays.2
• The United States produces nearly half of the world’s peppermint oil supply.2