Peppermint — FarmPal
Powerful digestive herb with a refreshing cooling sensation. A medicine cabinet essential.
Medicinal Properties
Parts Used
Traditional Uses
- •Indigestion and nausea
- •Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- •Tension headaches
- •Nasal and sinus congestion
- •Mental alertness and focus
- •Bad breath and oral health
Preparations
Steep 1 tablespoon fresh leaves or 1 tsp dried in 8 oz hot water for 5-10 minutes.
Dosage: 1-3 cups daily. Best after meals for digestion.
Pack jar with fresh leaves, cover with vodka. Let sit 4-6 weeks, shaking daily.
Dosage: 10-20 drops in water as needed
Add handful of fresh mint to bowl of steaming water. Cover head with towel, breathe deeply.
Dosage: 5-10 minutes for congestion relief
Fill jar with dried mint, cover with carrier oil. Infuse 2-4 weeks.
Dosage: Apply to temples for headache or muscles for pain
Harvesting Guide
Timing: Harvest before flowering for best flavor. Morning after dew dries is ideal.
Method: Cut stems above a leaf node to encourage branching. Never take more than 1/3 of plant.
Drying: Hang bundles in dark, airy location. Or dry on screens at 95°F.
⚠️ Cautions
- •May worsen GERD/acid reflux in some people
- •Not recommended for infants or young children
- •Essential oil should never be applied near face of infants
- •May interfere with iron absorption
- •Avoid with gallstones