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| Peppermint is a classic, traditional home remedy for colds, flu and digestive upsets. It relieves fever and chills. Use in combination with Elder or White Willow to tame a high fever. Because it contains a volatile oil that relaxes the stomach, it is used for
a wide range of indigestion problems, such as flatulence (gas), nausea, vomiting,
heartburn, stomachache, morning sickness, colic and diarrhea. Peppermint contains antioxidants that help prevent cancer, heart disease and other diseases related to aging. Some take it to relieve anxiety, tension and stress. Peppermint infusion makes a healthy and tasty alternative to coffee and ordinary tea. For insomniacs, a cup may help you get to sleep. Peppermint tea is recommended for halitosis (bad breath). Its also a powerful antispasmodic--stops muscle spasms in the digestive tract. Menthol and camphor eases the muscle tightness that contributes to backaches. Menthol is a constituent of the mint plants, particularly Peppermint and Spearmint. Camphor occurs in Hyssop and Coriander. As a tea, a number herbalists suggest using mints (which are antiseptic), specifically Peppermint because of its menthol to relieve earaches. To treat scabies (contagious parasitic skin infestation), make a tea combined with Peppermint, Pennyroyal, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint and Thyme in any proportion. Toss several cups in your bath water. Make sure to boil your clothes and bedding to rid of any remaining mites. A herbal formula containing Peppermint, Spearmint, Cardamom, Dandelion and Turmeric makes a great supplement to dissolve gallstones. A few drops of the extract in hot water can open up your sinuses or provide a quick facial. The menthol has mucus-thinning properties which helps in cases of emphysema. When mixed with a little alcohol or Vegetable oil and rubbed on the temples, Peppermint oil along with Lavender, Eucalyptus and Rosemary oil, makes a great cure for headaches and sinusitis. Peppermint fights the bacteria that causes tooth decay and gingivitis. Recommended: make a tea, steep for 10 minutes, sweeten with Licorice and either drink it down or use it as a mouthwash.
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