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Peppermint, or mentha piperita, is an herb with many uses and therapeutic applications. Its sharp menthol odor, refreshing flavor, and cooling sensation have found it a home in many products including bath preparations, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and ointments. Although peppermint oil is frequently cited as the source of peppermint’s benefits, compounds within the leaf have also proven to be beneficial.