Mentha piperita Family: Labiatae
Uses:
Spiritual Uses:
- Uncrossing, use powdered in an incense blend
- Prosperity, add to mojo bag, add to incense blend
Doses: 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
Range: Native to Europe and the Middle East, it is now grown worldwide. Grown in America in zones 3-11
Habitat & Growing Conditions: 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:
- Organic Peppermint
- 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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