When it comes to addressing health concerns naturally, mint oil emerges as a potent solution that’s been used for centuries. This versatile essential oil, extracted from the leaves of the peppermint ...

SCOTTSBLUFF — For a day or two every year, local farmer Dan Fitts sets aside his usual farming routine to delve into science. Fitts, who grows mint, oversees the steam distillation process to lift the ...

Dan Fitts releases steam from a tub after essential oil has been lifted from peppermint leaves by steam distillation. Fitts hauls the oil barrels to Labbeemint, a company that will use it in gum, ...

It’s 2025, and we’re all about a healthy scalp—and in turn, healthy hair. Harmful ingredients, ineffective products and overly expensive hair care is out, and we’re turning to simple, natural ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Chewing gum, juleps and your roommate’s herb garden: the three most likely places you’ve seen mint lately. But if you’re losing your hair, you may have ...

The distinctive scent of mint evokes freshness and vitality, but this powerful botanical offers far more than just an invigorating aroma. Extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant, mint oil ...

U.S. mint production dropped again in 2023, continuing a yearslong trend, according to the USDA. For peppermint oil, production was 2.81 million pounds, down 17% from the previous year. Harvested area ...

Those given peppermint oil aromatherapy needed less pharmacological pain relief than patients in the comparison group. By way of an explanation for their findings, the researchers suggest that the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Essential oils are underrated ingredients that can make all the difference in your hair’s health. One of ...

Oregon is one of the leading exporters of peppermint oil in the U.S. But a fungus called verticillium wilt, which affects the leading variety of peppermint, is spreading throughout the Willamette ...