You certainly have heard about mint, but did you know there is another kind of mint?
Peppermint, whose scientific name is Mentha piperita, is a plant that can be used in natural
medicine, besides being a great aromatic herb.
Just like its cousin, mint, peppermint can be used to treat pains and stomach issues,
muscle inflammations, headaches, and morning sickness.
Easily found, it has antibacterial and antiviral properties, and is also anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, and analgesic.
Besides all that, peppermint can also be used for:
1.
Digestive issues, nausea, and vomit Peppermint soothes the stomach, helping treat
digestive issues, and also easing nausea and vomiting.
2.
Helps with cases of gas and irritable bowel Peppermint can also be used to calm down the
intestine, thus helping reduce gas production and naturally contributing to treat irritable
bowel.
3.
Muscular and nerve pains and inflammations Did you know that using peppermint essential
oil helps alleviate the pain and inflammation of muscles?
So, in cases of muscle or nerve pain, aches caused by physical activities, or rheumatic
pains, you can use some peppermint oil to massage the sore area.
Stay tuned for the next video, when we will teach you how to make a recipe using peppermint
oil!
The same goes for headaches or migraines.
In this case, you just need to apply a mixture of peppermint oil with some vegetable oil
(it can be coconut, almonds, or grapeseed) directly over your forehead or on your temples.
4.
Swelling Besides being helpful with pain, peppermint
oil also helps with swelling on your body since it calms down, refreshes and stimulates
blood circulation.
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5.
Cough and the common cold Using this herb will clean your lungs, calm
down throat inflammation, reduce coughing and also unclog your nose.
6.
Oral issues and bad breath Did you know that peppermint tea can help
reduce the pain and inflammation of mouth sores?
You just need to use the tea for inhalation, mouth rinses or gargles.
If your issue is bad breath, you can also chew on some peppermint leaves.
7.
Skin issues, itching, and urticaria Peppermint is great for treating skin issues
thanks to its anti-inflammatory and soothing actions.
In this case, you can prepare a mixture of peppermint essential oil and some vegetable
oil (coconut, almond, or grapeseed) and apply it over the affected area.
Do you still want to learn how to make peppermint tea?
You will need:
2 teaspoons dried peppermint leaves, whole or crushed, or 2 to 3 fresh leaves;
5 oz. boiling water.
Put the peppermint leaves in a cup and fill it with the boiling water.
Let the infusion rest for 5 to 7 minutes, then strain.
Drink this tea 3 to 4 times a day, preferably after your meals.
Avoid drinking this tea in excess since some of the side-effects of peppermint can include
allergic reactions on the skin, such as itching, burning sensation, redness, or urticaria,
and also irritation of the stomach mucosa, causing stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating,
or bad digestion.
Peppermint tea is also not recommended during pregnancy or lactation since it can pass into
breast milk and alter its smell and taste, which might hinder breastfeeding.
Now, tell us, did you know the benefits of this herb already?