Do you enjoy the taste of mint and peppermint? If so, you can gain numerous benefits other than its refreshing taste. Here are some ways the herb can help you...
Aids indigestion. When you experience stomach upsets, take some mint. Make a tea out of the herb and slowly sip it. Drink a cup of warm tea after a meal to help your digestion process. Add a tablespoon of dried peppermint leaves (organic preferred) to one cup of boiling water. Let it steep for five minutes. Remove the leaves and enjoy your medical beverage. If you prefer, eat the leaves.
Controls cramps. Mint can help with your constipation, cramps and diarrhea. You can either use tea for this purpose, or take a capsule of peppermint oil extract to help relieve these symptoms.
Headache relief. Refresh your senses and ease your headache pain by using mint topically. Mix one drop of peppermint essential oil with one teaspoon of almond oil together. Apply the mixture to your fingertips. Gently rub both of your temples with the oil.
Increase alertness. Another topical use for mint can perk you up. Mix together five teaspoons of water and three drops of peppermint essential oil. Place this mixture into a spray bottle. Close the top. Shake to mix thoroughly. You can either gently spritz your face with this herbal mixture or lightly spritz your surrounding air. The choice is yours. Either way, you will begin to feel rejuvenated and alert. (This is great after one of those long BORING company meetings).
Aromatherapy. Simply smelling the fragrance of mint can improve your mental state. Grow some fresh mint and see what I mean.
Peppermint is used as a natural remedy for a variety of purposes due to its containing vitamins, menthol and essential minerals.
Enjoy!
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