Health and Wellness
Peppermint: 7 Healthy Insights (Holiday Edition)
December 22, 2025
The name peppermint is derived from the species name piperita, meaning “peppery.” You’ve likely experienced the heat of peppermint yourself when you chewed a stick of gum or ate a candy cane.
In This Healthy Insight:
- What is peppermint? (Mentha piperita)
- What are the health benefits of peppermint?
- What's in peppermint?
- What are the benefits of peppermint essential oil?
- What essential oils blend well with peppermint?
- Diffuser recipes using peppermint essential oil
- How do I take peppermint?
