Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean Sea area and used in gastronomy and beverage preparation. Mint is also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry and is also appreciated as a mellifluous plant. Mint is a herbaceous plant with an erect stem that can reach a height of 1 m. In the soil, it has root sprouts (suckers) and numerous fibrous roots. The flowers are pink and appear from June throughout the summer. The leaves are petiolate, lanceolate, with a serrate margin.