It was first produced in Europe, the Mediterranean and West Asia. At present, the main producing areas are the United States, Spain, Italy, France, Britain, the Balkans and so on. , and most parts of China, such as Yunnan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi are produced. In China: Widely distributed in China. China is one of the major exporters of peppermint oil and menthol. China has always been a big exporter of menthol and peppermint oil, and its products enjoy a high reputation in the international market. They are exported to dozens of countries and regions, and their foreign exchange earnings are considerable. World: widely distributed in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, and a few in the southern hemisphere.