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PEPPERMINT
Plant Origin: North America.
Action: Ant carcinogenic, supports
digestion, expels worms, decongestant, ant infectious,
antibacterial, anti fungal, mucolytic, stimulant, hypertensive,
cardio tonic, stimulates gallbladder, pain-relieving,
expectorant, and anti-inflammatory for the intestinal
and urinary tract. It can heighten or restore the sense
of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve.
Traditional Uses: Peppermint is
one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing
digestion. Scientists have researched peppermint’s
effect on the liver and respiratory systems and peppermint’s
role in affecting impaired taste and smell when inhaled
and studied peppermint’s ability to improve concentration
and mental accuracy, it's ability to directly affect the
brain’s satiety centre (the ventromedial nucleus of the
hypothalamus) which triggers a sensation of fullness after
meals.
Indications: Asthma, bronchitis,
candida, diarrhea, digestive aid, reduces fever, halitosis,
heartburn, haemorrhoids, hot flashes, indigestion, menstrual
irregularity, headaches, motion sickness, nausea, tumour
growth, respiratory infections, shock, itchy skin, throat
infections, and varicose veins.
Other Uses: This oil may help arthritis, indigestion,
depression, skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis),
food poisoning, headaches, hives, hysteria, inflammation,
morning sickness, nerve regeneration, rheumatism, elevate
and open sensory system, toothaches, and tuberculosis.
Application: Diffuse Massage on the stomach or
add to water or tea. Apply to bottom of feet or rub on
the temples to treat headaches. To improve concentration,
alertness, and memory, place several drops on the tongue.
Add to food as a flavouring and preservative.
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