Editing Peppermint (section)

== Introduction ==

'''Mentha piperita''', commonly known as peppermint, is a hybrid species of mint, resulting from the cross between watermint (''Mentha aquatica'') and spearmint (''Mentha spicata'')<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint</ref><ref>https://britannica.com/plant/peppermint</ref>. It belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is widely recognized for its strong, sweetish odor and warm pungent taste with a cooling aftertaste<ref>https://britannica.com/plant/peppermint</ref>. Peppermint is one of the most commonly used herbs for both culinary and medicinal purposes, with a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations<ref>https://avogel.com/plant-encyclopaedia/mentha_x_piperita.php</ref>. Its essential oil, rich in menthol and menthone, is extensively used in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries<ref>https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/mentha-piperita-peppermint-oil</ref>.

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