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Mint

Mentha piperita

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Extract = Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Vasoprotector, Venotonic and blood flow activator. Purifying. Antiseptic. Oil = Antimicrobial. Purifying. Antiseptic. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Antioxidant. Anti-aging.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Northern Africa and the Mediterranean

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Astringent. Antiseptic. Antipruritic. Antiemetic. Carminative. Analgesic. Antimicrobial. Rubefacient. Stimulating. Emmenagogue.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Natural hybrid between Mentha spicata and Mentha aquatica.

Provital products

Provital products