Peppermint
Peppermint is a hybrid species of mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. It is occasionally found in the wild with its parent species.

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Scientific Name:  Mentha piperita
Parts Used:  Leaves, flowers

Cautions:
  • Can be too intense for babies and toddlers (can substitute diluted spearmint instead).  
  • Can irritate reflux disease.
  • Avoid when pregnant. 

Healing Properties
  • Aromatic, stimulating, carminative, cooling, edible
  • Eases upset stomach and reduces gas. Eases flatulence and indigestion, relieves muscle spasm, encourages sweating and clears nasal mucus. 
  • Good for nausea and vomiting (including morning and motion sickness). 
  • Can also be used for headaches, insomnia, fevers, colds, flu, ulcerative colitis, IBS, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, rheumatism and bronchial congestion.  
  • Taking peppermint before eating helps stimulate the liver and gallbladder. 
  • Relieves menstrual cramps.

How to Use: 
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below).  However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
Grow/Harvest Yourself:
  • Peppermint doesn't produce seed, it is a hybrid, so must be propagated by cuttings.
  • Harvest the leaves anytime during the growing season (the younger the leaf, the stronger the flavor).
  • Zone: 5
  • Soil pH 6.5
  • Rich, moist, well-drained soil
  • Full sun to partial shade
*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  
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