Peppermint Collection

Almond-leaved eucalyptus or black peppermint, Eucalyptus amygdalina.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan

Boots advertisement WW1 - comforts for the trenches
Boots advertisement warning Remember, there are no Chemists Shops in the Trenches. Their suggestions for comforts to send to men at the front include foot comfort, Meloids for a sore throat

Oil glands on petal of peppermint flower
Oil glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a corolla petal from the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), showing oil (yellow) above its oil glands

Healing Plants 1904 Pl. 3
A selection of 10 healing plants & herbs including nettle, dandelion, chicory, fennel, peppermint & anise

Sydney peppermint, Eucalyptus piperita. (Peppermint of New South Wales) Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4640743 Sydney peppermint, Eucalyptus piperita. (Peppermint of New South Wales) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Peppermint (colour litho)
3116927 Peppermint (colour litho); (add.info.: Mentha piperita Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

A sample of Peppermint
5307939 A sample of Peppermint.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sample of Peppermint, a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Dated 19th century)

Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher
FLO4563639 Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4985234 Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph
FLO4990776 Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Peppermint, Mint, Spearmint, Gypsywort, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Peppermint, Mint, Spearmint, Gypsywort, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Purple flowered peppermint, Mentha piperita
5856682 Purple flowered peppermint, Mentha piperita by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Purple flowered peppermint, Mentha piperita)

A Visit to the Confectioner (engraving)
6003636 A Visit to the Confectioner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Confectioner)

Reproduction of a poster advertising Pippermint, 1899 (colour litho)
STC137379 Reproduction of a poster advertising Pippermint, 1899 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 105x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mentha Piperita from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC148923 Mentha Piperita from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Chicory and peppermint
Chicory, Cichorium intybus 1, and peppermint, Mentha piperita 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802

Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants)

Myrtle willow (Salix Myrsinites) (colour litho)
2639335 Myrtle willow (Salix Myrsinites) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Advertisement, Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice and Cordials (engraving)
1062091 Advertisement, Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice and Cordials (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice and Cordials)

Peppermint - Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing
FLO4603789 Peppermint - Peppermint, Mentha piperita. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton

Commercial and medical plants (coloured engraving)
997710 Commercial and medical plants (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Peppermint Bottle, 1893 / 1895. Creator: Paul Cezanne
The Peppermint Bottle, 1893/1895

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint), 1821. Artist: LFJ Hoquart
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques

Flowers: Plantain, Sarsaparilla, Sage, Parsley, Squill, Peppermint, c1940

Medicinal Herbs And Plants. Clockwise From Top Left: Plantain, Sarsaparilla, Sage, Peppermint, Squill, Parsley. From Virtues Household Physician, Published London 1924

Hugo cocktails with lime and mint

Mentha arvensis, mint
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sydney peppermint, Eucalyptus piperita.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800

Eucalyptus amygdalina, or black peppermint
Illustration of a Eucalyptus amygdalina, or black peppermint

Herbs mint lavender engraving 1898
Herbs mint lavender engraving

Illustration of German chamomile flowers, orange peel, and peppermint flowers and leaves on stem

Illustration of green peppermint leaves on stem

Pepperming leaves (Mentha piperita), preparation for making medicine or liquor, on a rustic wooden underground

Hugo cocktail with lime and mint being served on a tray

Picture No. 10764998
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Date:

Selection infusers and herbs suitable for making tisanes or infusions

Glass of iced water with fresh peppermint leaves, sprigs of fresh mint in glass jug, standing on muslin

Peppermint and thyme tincture in bottle and pipette, and two glasses containing tincture diluted with water

Marigold and peppermint herbal tea in tea pot, close-up

Mint leaves, brown sugar and cup of mint tea

Making herbal tincture, straining mixture of vodka, peppermint, thyme, chamomile, yarrow, liqourice root into a bowl

Sprigs of Mentha x piperita (Black mint), close-up

Making herbal tincture, pouring vodka into jar holding peppermint, thyme, chamomile, yarrow, liquorice root

Peppermint Mentha x piperita F007 / 7587
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Herbs in a mortar and pestle F007 / 7576
Herbs in a mortar and pestle

Medicinal plants, conceptual image F007 / 7589
Medicinal plants, conceptual image

Rust fungus, SEM
Rust fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spores of the mint rust fungus (Puccinia menthae, orange) on the surface of a peppermint leaf (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint (Mentha cervina); weld (Reseda luteola), a European mignonette yielding yellow dye; and pennyroyal
PENNYROYAL AND MINT, 1613. Peppermint (Mentha cervina); weld (Reseda luteola), a European mignonette yielding yellow dye; and pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), used for medicinal purposes

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During World War I, peppermint became a symbol of comfort for soldiers in the trenches. Its soothing properties were harnessed by Boots advertisements, offering relief amidst the chaos of war. The almond-leaved eucalyptus or black peppermint, with its oil glands on each petal, held immense healing potential. This was beautifully depicted in "Healing Plants 1904 Pl. 3, " showcasing the intricate details of the peppermint flower. Intriguingly, there existed a variety called purple-flowered peppermint (Mentha piperita), adding a touch of vibrancy to this versatile herb. It captured attention just like an enchanting visit to a confectioner's shop engraved in our memories. Dating back to 1899, a reproduction poster advertising Pippermint showcased its allure through vivid colors and lithography techniques that brought it to life. The refreshing qualities of Mentha Piperita were celebrated even then. Joseph Roques' Phytographie Medicale featured Mentha Piperita as well - an ode to its medicinal significance throughout history. Its inclusion alongside other plants like chicory highlighted its importance in traditional remedies. Peppermint's influence extended beyond medicine; it found itself intertwined with nature's beauty too. A color litho titled "Myrtle Willow" portrayed Salix Myrsinites alongside this aromatic herb, creating an exquisite visual harmony. Advertisements for Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice and Cordials further emphasized the appeal of peppermint-infused beverages during that era when refreshment was paramount. From comforting soldiers during wartime to being immortalized in art and literature, it has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Its invigorating scent and myriad uses continue to captivate us today – reminding us why this humble plant holds such timeless charm.