Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint.
What is it used for?
Beyond its widely known use as a breath freshener, peppermint contains menthol, which has natural cooling, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties for the gums and oral tissues.
What does available evidence suggest?
Peppermint essential oil has demonstrated significant antimicrobial properties against oral pathogens in in-vitro studies. It helps reduce the bacterial load that causes halitosis (bad breath) and can soothe minor gum irritations.
Safety considerations
Safe for culinary and supplement use.
