Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Sterile natural hybrid of watermint and spearmint whose menthol-rich oil has clinical support for relieving irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Core Principles & Analysis

• A sterile hybrid of watermint and spearmint, propagated vegetatively rather than by seed.
• Menthol activates the TRPM8 cold receptor, producing a cooling sensation without any temperature change.
• Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules show efficacy for irritable bowel syndrome in randomized trials.

Specifications & Metrics

• ACTIVE COMPOUNDS: Menthol, menthone