Peppermint Leaf – Antispasmodic

Peppermint Leaf (Mentha peperita) Pure Herbs Liquid Extract used Historically as an  antispasmodic,Oxygenator, stomatic, stimulant, nervine, cardiac, tonic, febrifuge (reduces fever), aromatic (smells and tastes good). For sagging stomach after birth or weight loss add Buckthorn.

Common Names: Balm Mint, Ementhe Polvree, Pfefferminz, Curled Mint.

Parts Used: Whole herb

Bodily Influences: Quite aside from being one of the most popular flavoring agents, the therapeutic value of Peppermint has its roots in herbal use from the beginning of man’s first association with it. It has been sought out through the eons of time as a pleasant refreshment. Its leaves are chewed, teas are made from its leaves as well as the oil. The use of these brings an exhilarating aromatic sensation as well as fresh oxygen for well being. Mothers have long known a cup of the tea will relieve baby’s colic. A partial list of Peppermint’s additional corrective services is diarrhea, dizziness, convulsion, earache, fainting, fevers of all types, stomach and bowel gas, nausea, nervous headache, restlessness, motion sickness, spasms, toothache, vomiting and heart palpitations.

References: Dr. Eugene C. Watkins, “Get Well With Natural Remedies;” Alma R.Hutchens, “Indian Herbalogy of North America.”