Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)

For when your stomach is being dramatic, your brain feels foggy, or you just need something that makes you feel a little more awake and human.

Peppermint is one of the most recognizable herbs in traditional herbal practices, long appreciated for its bright aroma, cooling nature, and versatility in everyday herbal routines. Crisp, refreshing, and easy to work with, it’s the kind of herb that earns a permanent place in the cupboard pretty quickly.

Whether prepared as a tea, blended into herbal formulas, or simply enjoyed for its fresh flavor, peppermint has been traditionally worked with in both digestive and daily wellness routines for generations.

What it’s traditionally associated with

• Digestive herbal routines
• Refreshing, uplifting tea blends
• Seasonal wellness support
• Cooling and clarifying herbal traditions

How people commonly work with peppermint

Peppermint is most often prepared as a tea and may be enjoyed hot or iced.

Tea preparation:

• Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried peppermint leaf to hot water
• Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes
• Strain and enjoy

Its naturally fresh flavor makes it one of the easiest herbs to blend with both floral and warming botanicals.

Other ways to work with it:

• Add to digestive tea blends
• Use in steam preparations
• Blend into refreshing summer teas
• Incorporate into bath or foot soak routines

Energetics + traditional perspective

• Cooling
• Drying
• Refreshing and gently stimulating

In traditional herbal practices, peppermint is often viewed as an herb that helps create movement and clarity when things feel sluggish, tense, or stagnant.

Pairs well with

• Ginger – for warming digestive blends
• Orange peel – for bright, balanced tea blends
• Mullein – for fresh, clearing herbal teas

Use + Safety

• Commonly prepared as a tea for internal use
• May also be used in steams, baths, and infused preparations
• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight
• Individuals with reflux or sensitivity to mint should use caution
• If pregnant, nursing, or working with a medical condition, consult a qualified professional before use

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita
• Common Name: Peppermint
• Form: Dried leaf
• Origin: (add yours)
• Size: (1 oz, etc.)
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

A quick note

Peppermint is one of those herbs that somehow manages to feel both calming and energizing at the same time.
Honestly? It’s kind of an overachiever.