✧ Peppermint ✧

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Peppermint

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)

🌿 Properties: Digestive aid, Cooling, Antimicrobial

✧ Overview ✧

Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. It's one of the most versatile herbs, known for its refreshing taste and therapeutic benefits.

✧ Medicinal Properties ✧

  • Digestive system support
  • Natural cooling effect
  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Pain relief properties
  • Respiratory system support

✧ Traditional Uses ✧

  • Relief from digestive issues
  • Treatment of headaches
  • Fresh breath promotion
  • Cold and flu symptom relief
  • Muscle pain relief

✧ How to Use ✧

  • Tea: Steep fresh or dried leaves for digestive support
  • Essential Oil: Dilute and apply for headache relief
  • Steam Inhalation: Add to hot water for respiratory support
  • Compress: Use cooled tea for muscle aches

✧ Precautions ✧

  • May worsen acid reflux in some people
  • Avoid large amounts during pregnancy
  • Can interact with certain medications
  • Use essential oil with caution and always diluted