Name: Peppermint Latin name: Mentha x piperita Family: Lamiaceae Parts Used: Leaves Taste: Mildly bitter, refreshing, pungent Energetics: Cooling, drying Key actions: Carminative, spasmolytic, nervine, antiemeticPeppermint is a wonderfully cooling and soothing herb, known for her ability to soothe rheumatism, sprains, and even ease muscle spasms.*
