Perhaps the use that mints, especially Peppermint, are best known for, is help against stomach complaints. Peppermint is nearly unrivaled when it comes to all manner of stomach problems, especially nausea. A mug of mint tea, or cool water with a single drop of Peppermint essential oil can do wonders to sooth a nauseous stomach. This goes likewise for similar complaints, such as indigestion, motion sickness, heartburn, and sour stomach. This may even include food poisoning, as there is evidence it can inhibit Salmonella bacteria. It is also extremely useful for women suffering from morning sickness.
The other major use that the mints are known for is for stress and tension, including the headaches that result from it. Again, both tea and essential oil are useful; at least one study found that Peppermint oil, applied directly to the forehead and temples, was as effective against a headache as two 500-mg Tylenol tablets, and is also very useful against stress. You can even make a cooling compress of the leaves and apply to the forehead or neck to further sooth a headache or calm the nerves.
The mints are also very uplifting in a general sense, and so tend to be very helpful for all manner of mood-related problems, such as depression and some varieties of insomnia. In fact, it is often recommended for insomnia - my own personal choice is in a tea in combination with Chamomile. Its uplifting and soothing qualities also bring much help against every woman's bane - PMS.
Colds, flu, chest congestion, and asthma are all also helped by this herb. Inhalation, external application, and internal methods are all helpful for these.
Other things it may be helpful for: bronchitis, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, insect and pest repellent, muscle and joint pain, scabies, sinusitis, sore and tired feet, toothaches, and vertigo.
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