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Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Peppermint is believed to be a cross between spearmint and watermint.
Useful in calming those with emotional imbalances.
Soothes menstrual cramps.
Use as a mouthwash as a preventative against gingivitis.
To use medicinally, add 2 tablespoons fresh leaves to hot water and steep for 5 minutes.
Use externally for headaches, neuralgia and muscles pains.
Use 8 drops of essential oil mixed with olive oil or almond oil to form a massage oil.
Add drops of peppermint oil to a bowl of hot water and breathe in the steam to fight congestion.
Native to Europe where it has been used medicinally for thousands of years.
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Peppermint has been shown to have the following
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• Alkalizing
• Analgesic
• Anti-Microbial
• Anti-Septic
• Anti-Spasmodic
• Appetite Stimulant
• Aromatic
• Blood Thinner
• Carminative
• Decongestant
• Diaphoretic
• Digestive
• Emmenagogue
• Expectorant
• Immune System Stimulant
• Lung Food
• Memory Enhancer
• Mental Clarity
• Muscular aches
• Pain Reliever
• Skin Food
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