Peppermint is a highly aromatic perennial mint herb with a robust sweetish odor and a warm, spicy taste with a cooling aftertaste – a cross between watermint and spearmint.
While the flowers can be dried and used to flavor food and beverages, fresh peppermint leaves are a great culinary herb. Additionally, peppermint is beneficial in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, skin disorders, headaches, colds, and flu. It also serves as an efficient mental stimulant and effective pain reliever.