Peppermint

Peppermint cold calm active ingredients – Peppermint extract can reduce throat congestion, while its naturally occurring menthol provides a cooling and refreshing effect.

The herb peppermint, a natural cross between two types of mint (water mint and spearmint), grows throughout Europe and North America. Both peppermint leaves and the essential oil from peppermint have been used for health purposes. Peppermint is a common flavoring agent in foods.

Mint has been used for health purposes for several thousand years. It is mentioned in records from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. However, peppermint was not recognized as a distinct kind of mint until the 1700s. Today, peppermint is used as a dietary supplement, to alleviate common cold, headaches, and other conditions.