Peppermint, botanical name Mentha x Piperita L, is a flowering perennial herb first used in Egyptian & Greeks cultures for their inherent medicinal values. Peppermint herb is known to cure a common cold, cough, sinuses, digestive and menstrual issues. Peppermint also has a long history of varied unique uses as medicinal & cosmetic applications. The leaves of the plant can either be used fresh or dried while peppermint oil is popular amongst beauty industry. Peppermint plant grows to about 2 to 3 feet in height & produces small white or violet colored flowers. The foliage of the peppermint is dark green and highly fragrant. The leaves of the plant are harvested once the plant is fully grown and the leaves are most flavorsome. Peppermint leaf tea has become fairly common in tea culture around the world and is used to heal various ailments like spasms, biliary disorders & ingestion etc. Peppermint leaves and stalks can be harvested just prior to or during the flowering of the plant. The taste of peppermint is cool and minty and the sensory experience we get on eating peppermint is due to its menthol oils.