The peppermintleaves have a characteristic,sweetish, strong odor and an aromatic, warm,pungent taste, with a cooling aftertaste. The essential oils of Mentha Piperitacultivated plants are characterized by the preponderance of menthone,isomenthone, and the different isomers of menthol.
Peppermintoilpossesses a fresh sharp menthol odor and a pungent taste followed by acooling sensation. It also has a variety of therapeutic properties and is usedin aromatherapy, bath preparations, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and topicalpreparations.