Peppermint (Leaves | Crushed | TBC)

:: What Is Peppermint? Peppermint is an aromatic plant, a cross between water mint and spearmint. Besides adding flavor to foods and drinks, it may help manage digestive problems, nausea, headaches, and other health issues. Peppermint is used to add flavor or fragrance to foods, cosmetics, soaps, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and other products, and it may have some medicinal uses. A person can also use dried or fresh peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves to brew tea.

:: Health Benefits Flatulence (gas) Menstrual pain Diarrhea Nausea Depression-related anxiety Muscle and nerve pain Symptoms of the common cold Indigestion

:: Nutrition Principle Nutrient Value Percent of RDA Energy 70 Kcal 3.5% Carbohydrates 14.79 g 11% Protein 3.75 g 7% Total Fat 0.94 g 3% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Dietary Fiber 8 g 20% Vitamins Folates 114 µg 28% Niacin 1.706 mg 10.5% Pantothenic acid 0.338 mg 6.5% Pyridoxine 0.129 mg 10% Riboflavin 0.266 mg 20% Thiamin 0.082 mg 7% Vitamin A 4248 IU 141% Vitamin C 31.8 mg 53% Electrolytes Sodium 31 mg 2% Potassium 569 mg 12% Minerals Calcium 243 mg 24% Copper 329 µg 36% Iron 5.08 mg 63.5% Magnesium 80 mg 20% Manganese 1.176 mg 51% Zinc 1.11 mg 10%