Peppermint

• Common Names (AKA): Peppermint, Mint
• Main Health Benefits:
  • Digestive Health: Helps relieve symptoms of indigestion, bloating, and gas.
  • Respiratory Health: Acts as a decongestant and can help soothe a cough.
  • Pain Relief: Provides relief for headaches and muscle pain when applied topically.
• Energetics:
  • Taste: Cool, minty, refreshing
  • Temperature: Cooling, Drying
  • Effect on the Body: Digestive, soothing
• Blends Well With:
  • Herbs: Ginger, lemon balm, other types of mint, spices, nettle, and chamomile (Peppermint blends well with a wide variety of herbs and is useful in helping manage the flavor of some unpalatable blends)
  • Fruits: Citrus fruits and apples
  • Teas: Green tea, black tea, rooibos, or herbal blends (for a refreshing, soothing infusion)
  • Other: Cacao, carob, white chocolate
• How to Prepare:
  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water, steeped for 5-10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs and teas.
• Known Precautions/Contraindications:
  • Pregnancy/Lactation: Generally considered safe in culinary amounts; consult a qualified healthcare provider trained in the use of herbs for high doses. Has the potential to reduce milk production during lactation when taken in excessive amounts.
  • Medications: May interact with certain medications; consult a qualified healthcare provider trained in the use of herbs if on such medications.
  • Other: Use with caution when GI conditions are present.
• Additional Information: It has a long history of use in traditional medicine for its digestive benefits and soothing effects. It represents clarity and rejuvenation, reflecting its role in easing digestive discomfort and refreshing the mind. Its cooling properties make it a popular choice for enhancing mental alertness and promoting relaxation.
• Origin: USA

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
(*organic)

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