Fresh and Fragrant: Exploring the Versatility of Peppermint Leaves
I have a bad habit of buying plants that sound fun or unique, but when it's time to harvest them, I realize I don't know anything about it. Thus, here I am writing to tell you what I have learned about the ever-so-spreading peppermint plant in my backyard. Thankfully, I planted it in a container. I'm sure I had plenty of ideas on how to use the peppermint plant upon purchase, but here I am now wondering what I am going to do with all of these very aromatic leaves. Let's dive in and discover the many uses of the medicinal herb. Starting with my favorite so far: Homemade Peppermint Essential Oil Although you cannot make "true" essential oil from the peppermint without proper distillation (which requires some equipment if you're wanting to try), you can make a similar variation. Here is the recipe I follow: 1 cup peppermint leaves 1 cup olive oil (or another similar oil such as grapeseed) Directions: 1. Crush the leaves by using a pistil and mor...