PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita)

Benefits of Peppermint Leaf for Horses

One of the most recognisable and versatile herbs in the world, peppermint is far more than a fresh-scented garnish. With its cooling menthol oils, digestive superpowers, and brain-boosting clarity, peppermint is a stimulating herbal tonic for body, breath, and mind.

Please note this is a nutritional, functional horse food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this see Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy .

Find Peppermint in the EquiNatural range

Here’s where you’ll also find Peppermint in our supplement support for horses:

• CalmTonic - natural organic calm for high-stress situations
• KolicTonic - colic digestive support
• PollenTonic - natural support for spring pollen allergy challenges
• UlsaTonic - supports Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)

💧Organic Peppermint Leaf Tincture

Our human-grade, certified organic tinctures give you a ready-to-absorb potent source of phytonutrients at the highest-strength available, for immediate absorption straight into the bloodstream and to the body’s cells.

• Mentha piperita (Peppermint)
• Leaf
• Infused 1:3 25%
• Organic Cultivated

~ Feed Guide - peppermint tincture for horses

• 6ml/100kg bodyweight, daily in feed.
• ♻️ Our tinctures come in a heat-sealed, twin-neck, child-resistant HDPE plastic dosing bottle, complete with dosing chamber. *HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) plastic is 100% recyclable, and energy-efficient to produce. Safe for food/water storage, it reduces waste and emissions while resisting wear. A top sustainable choice to match the EquiNatural ethos.

🌿Organic Dried Peppermint Leaf

Grown, harvested and dried without the use of agri-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO free - see our Quality page for Quality Management & Certification Documents.

• Mentha piperita (Peppermint)
• Leaf
• Organic Cultivated
• Origin Egypt

~ Feed Guide - dried peppermint leaf for horses

• 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
• Want a scoop? You can add a scoop to your basket during checkout.
• ♻️Supplied in a 100% fully recylable, resealable, food-grade foil pouch for freshness.

Footnotes

• Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
• Human grade.
• Please be aware that if you're purchasing our dried botanicals for human use, our dried range is cut to appropriate sizes for feeding to horses.
• ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
• 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.

Functional Nutritional Value

Constituents: Volatile oils, vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, tannins.

NB. Our range of botanicals are all grown, harvested and dried without the use of agri-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO free - see our Quality page for Quality Management & Certification Documents. Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards, and are human grade.

Please be aware that if you're purchasing our dried botanicals for human use, our dried range is cut to appropriate sizes for feeding to horses.

Safety

• Peppermint is considered safe for horses.

Peppermint in History & Tradition

When you think of peppermint, you might first picture toothpaste or tea - but this iconic herb has a far deeper legacy rooted in thousands of years of global use. From ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire, peppermint has been a prized plant for soothing the body, refreshing the senses, and invigorating the mind.

Part of the mint family ( Lamiaceae ), peppermint is actually a natural hybrid of spearmint ( Mentha spicata ) and water mint ( Mentha aquatica ), combining the best of both into one punchy, aromatic powerhouse. It’s been harvested for everything from medicinal tinctures and vinegars to flavourings for food, drinks, breath-fresheners, and more. Even picky horses love it - a familiar scent and flavour that masks stronger herbal tastes and encourages even the fussiest eaters to finish their feed.

The key to peppermint’s action lies in its volatile oils, particularly menthol, which offers that signature cooling sensation. But energetically, peppermint is both warm and cool - internally, it stimulates circulation and digestion(warming), yet cools the respiratory system and skin when used topically or inhaled. This dual nature makes it one of the most adaptable herbs in the herbalist’s toolkit.

Medicinally, peppermint shines as a digestive ally, antispasmodic, and carminative, soothing gas, cramping, and bloating while gently stimulating the digestive system. It’s traditionally used to ease nausea, colic, diarrhea, and sluggish liver function - both in horses and humans. Just the scent can relieve queasiness.

Its antimicrobial powers are backed by research, showing activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Studies suggest it may be effective against influenza, herpes simplex, and various pathogens affecting both respiratory and digestive health (McKay & Blumberg, 2006). As a result, peppermint has long been used for cold and flu support, helping to reduce congestion, calm coughs, relieve fever, and soothe sore throats.

Peppermint is also a natural pain reliever, used topically for sore muscles, headaches, and toothaches, thanks to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory properties. It even has a traditional role in fever management, encouraging gentle perspiration without overheating the body.

Neurologically, peppermint plays a fascinating dual role. It is both a nervine relaxant, calming anxiety and tension, and a nervous system stimulant, improving clarity, mental alertness, and concentration. Peppermint oil is sometimes diffused or applied aromatically to help horses focus before work - and humans can benefit just the same, with studies suggesting peppermint oil may enhance memory and reaction time.

Finally, peppermint is rich in nutrients, including magnesium, iron, calcium, selenium, and vitamins A and C - especially when enjoyed as a tea. And let’s not forget - it’s delicious.