Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between water mint and spearmint, native to Europe and the Middle East. This plant, which belongs to the Lamiaceae family, is a versatile plant whose applications are not limited to nutraceuticals. Its leaves and essential oils are used in cooking, personal care products, aromatherapy and as a natural pest repellent. Interestingly, peppermint has long been used in traditional medicine, dating back to Egyptian, Roman and Greek cultures.