Peppermint
Mentha piperita Family: Labiatae
Overview
Peppermint is a vibrant herb known for its crisp aroma, cooling properties, and digestive magic. Used traditionally to ease nausea, relieve gas, soothe stomach cramps, and clear headaches, it refreshes both body and mind. Peppermint’s energetic properties lend themselves well to rituals of clearing, prosperity, and upliftment. Spiritually, it unblocks stagnant energy and opens the path for vitality and success. Whether sipped in tea or used in an essential oil blend, peppermint is a staple herb for clarity and comfort.
Traditional Uses:
Spiritual Uses:
- Uncrossing, use powdered in an incense blend
- Prosperity, add to mojo bag, add to incense blend
Applications:
10-30 drops tincture taken 2-3 times daily; 1tsp dried herb infused in 1 Cup water, can take 2-3 Cups of infusion per day
Essential Oil:
Can be used for steam inhalation for headaches and to energize
Personal Experience:
I use it to improve the taste of medicinal teas. Beware, it will take over the garden.
Parts Used:
Blossoms and leaves
Habitat & Growing Conditions:
Native to Europe and the Middle East, it is now grown worldwide. Grown in America in zones 3-11. Likes rich, moist, well drained soil and full sun to partial shade
Traditional Chinese Medicinal Flavors:
Spicy, bitter, cool
Properties:
Key Constituents:
Try peppermint as a tea or in one of our blends:
- Mint Infused Honey
- Bugger Off!
- Alert & Focused Aromatherapy Roll On
- Head Ease Aromatherapy Roll On
- Itchy Stick Roll On
- Throat Chakra Roll On
- Breathe Serene Organic Herbal Tea Blend
- Focus Herbal Tea Blend
- Head Ease Herbal Tea Blend
- Peppermint Essential Oil
Sources:
Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide, Rosemary Gladstar, p185;
The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra, p195
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