Description
Properties
• Carminative – Aids the expulsion of gas from the stomach & prevents development thereof in the first place
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-spasmodic – Relaxes the nerves & reduces muscular contraction
• Aromatic
• Diaphoretic – Encourages sweating
• Anti-emetic – Prevents vomiting
• Nervine – Has calming effect on nerves, relaxing anxiety
• Anti-microbial – Pesters micro-organisms that have invaded the body or skin
• Analgesic – Helps to relieve or reduce pain
• Stimulant – Increases energy
• Stomachic – Treats stomach disorders
Uses
• Helps with nausea – Oil is mild anesthetic to stomach wall, allying feelings of nausea & desire to vomit
• Relieves nausea & vomiting of pregnancy & travel sickness
• Good for dyspepsia & flatulence
• Helps with diarrhea, indigestion, & constipation; gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, cramps, colic, etc.
• Used for palpitations of the heart
• Useful in cholera
• Excellent carminative – Relaxing effect on the muscles of the digestive system; Combats flatulence; Stimulates bile & digestive juice flow
• Used in ulcerated conditions of the bowels
• Traditional treatment for colds, cough & influenza
• Treats bacteria, fungal & viral infections
• Inhalant – Temporary relieve of nasal catarrh
• Diluted on chest for respiratory discomfort
• Eases anxiety & tension
• Painful periods – Relieves the pain & eases associated tension
• Externally – Itching & Inflammations
• Topical use – Lessens pain: Alleviates muscle pains & aches
• Used to fight bad breath
• Menthol – Pain in rheumatism, throat affections & toothache, as well as for treatment for cavities in teeth – Acts as local anesthetic, vascular stimulant & disinfectant
• Rats & mice dislike peppermint
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