FUN FACTS Botanical name:Mentha piperita or Balsamea Willd.  It is a cross between spearmint and watermint CONSTITUENTS/NUTRITION volatile oil -menthol, flavonoids, phenolic acids, triterpenes.   USES/BENEFITS (Disclaimer) Indigestion, nausea, digestive headaches, gas, bloating, cramps, irritated bowel.  The menthol in peppermint is an effective decongestant.¹  It thins mucus and is a good expectorant.   It’s also useful for coughs, sore throats, and…