Peppermint

Dried peppermint leaves have been found in Egyptian pyramids dating to 1000 BC. Ancient Greeks and Romans used it to flavor sauces and wine. Greek mythology tells of the nymph Minthe being transformed into the plant. In the 18th century, peppermint was officially recognized as a distinct species and began its journey to becoming one of the most commercially important aromatic herbs in the world.

Tradition: Western Herbalism

Origin: Europe