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Mint leaves Mentha piperita L. is one of the aromatic herbal plants that produce essential oils called peppermint oil Ardisela, 2012. According to Sastrohamidjojo 2004, if peppermint oil is further processed, the menthol content will be obtained. Distillation is carried out at 70-80% of the content of menthol in peppermint oil by reducing the pressure, so that the white crystal form and has a distinctive odor. Therefore, menthol is widely used both in the field of medicine, and as an ingredient mixed in food, drinks, toothpaste