This excerpt from one of Hanna’s books details her favorite uses for peppermint.

Peppermint is a favorite beverage tea all over the world. It elevates and opens the sensory system. It has been found to be very purifying and stimulating to the mind as well as the body.

Peppermint is well known to help indigestion, intestinal spasms, gas, colic, and other similar conditions, particularly in children. Peppermint stimulates the liver. Peppermint leaves in cottage cheese taste good and helps digestion.

Peppermint aids nausea and travel sickness and is helpful for fever and flu. It is analgesic, calming, and good for headaches and migraines.

Peppermint is used to soothe sore throats and is antibacterial. For sinus problems, drink peppermint tea and apply a large, warm peppermint pack to the sinus area for immediate relief.

If every scratch becomes a sore, peppermint tea is helpful. It can be used as an eyewash for inflammations and as a wash for skin ailments, itching, burns, ringworm, and bug bites.

Peppermint can be used for shingles, as well as infected or painful nerves. For vaginal itching, use a very mild tea of peppermint as a douche to bring relief.

If one of your loved ones has to have an operation, place peppermint leaves on their picture and pray for healing.

Sharing information about an herb that is easily attainable for most of the country is important to us. We enjoy teaching you how you can find healing in your spice rack and kitchen. Find organic peppermint leaf and peppermint essential oils on our website and check your local health food store for peppermint tea.