Peppermint, or Mentha x piperita, a herbal hero for the whole body, energetically cooling, uplifting and purifying, it has spicy and bitter qualities that can uplift heaviness and circulate blocked energy.
The herb is soft, it brings forth dreams and holds love, its gentle lifting spirit promotes happiness and passion.
A herb with an affinity for the gastrointestinal tract, highly settling and supportive, it's essential oils acting on the smooth muscle of the gi tract to soothe symptoms of digestive discomfort, aiding in IBS, Crohn’s, colic, cramps, dyspepsia, gas, and diarrhoea. As an oil it can also be applied topically on the stomach for intestinal spasm.
Peppermint's calming energies can also weave it's way into nervous system, it can not only uplift and brighten the mind but restore peace in the body to soothe anxious and tense states. When utilised as an aromatherapy it can also increase alertness.
It's soothing nature allows for release and renewal, bringing forth balance and enlightenment.
Historically, the plant has been turned to to support pain, it can bring relief to muscle aches, tension, and headaches, being applied both internally and topically. In times of immune weakness peppermint, especially in combination with yarrow and elderflower, can be used to support fever, cold and flu.
Rhi O'Hanlon Flore Naturopathy
