Sunday, August 7, 2011

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint:
Peppermint is my absolute favorite herb! I love the smell! Its great! It can be made into a great tasting tea and if the bruised leave or the essential oil to a bruise not long after your skin is hit, it will take away the pain for a while and, in most cases, heal the area so that there will be no bruise. The Menthol fumes of this herb can also help to relieve head colds, congested lungs, and bronchial and sinus problems. Peppermint is also used to cool the skin, reduce fever, improve digestion, and relieve nausea. Some believe that a peppermint and catnip tea can treat pneumonia.

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