peperina
binomial name: minthostachys verticillata
this exceedingly rare species of mint plant, cultivated in the córdoba province, a southern mountainous region of argentina, contains a rich consistency of essential oils, and is known throughout the world for its curative and aromatic properties.
benefit: high in menthol content, its aroma is intensely mint and often used in teas and body treatments to balance the nervous system. this aromatic oil also tames skin inflammation, reducing the redness of irritations and blemishes and lowers the sensitivity of the skin to cleansers and topical medicine.
