The World’s Oldest Medicine
Peppermint is sometimes called the world’s oldest medicine, with evidence of its use dating back around ten thousand years. We are all familiar with the scent, since this herb is widely used in confection as well as fragrance. Peppermint is typically used in everything from ice cream, candy, gum and breath mints to toothpaste, soaps, and shampoos. It has a pleasant, stimulating smell.
I love to pick a leaf, nip it, and let it fill my mouth. Peppermint is now available in many varieties including chocolate, apple, and orange.
Peppermint is the herb for digestion and ails of the stomach. Peppermint is used in all three forms - as an herb, an essential oil, and as an essence. It is a very important herb.
Helps Release the Fear of Loss
As an herb, peppermint has a wonderful taste and aroma. Artificial peppermints do not duplicate it’s aromatic distinction nor it’s medicinal value. The part used is the leaf.It is used as an antipyretic (fever reducer), in treatment of colds, in energizing tonics, and even as a refreshing facial or footbath. Precautions are nil for the herb, and use as a tea or in tea blends is common.
As an essential oil, peppermint is an uplifting scent. Essential oils are to be used externally, although on occasion a dilution may be prescribed with an internal application. The oil is analgesic, anesthetic, antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, anti-pruritic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, astringent, carminative, digestive, expectorant, hepatic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic (nerve), vasoconstrictor, and vermifuge. It is no wonder it has been called a cure all. People have even used peppermint oil to deter mice from entering their homes. I met a New Englander who plans to plant it all the way around his house.
The flower essence of peppermint helps us release the fear of loss….of loved one, possessions, health, security. This insecurity is often related to an inner conflict related to connection with the mother. The feelings are dependent on external events, and the person does not feel in control. This can contribute to incomplete digestion of proteins. Energy in the intestines can become blocked, and even painful. Even as an essence, peppermint can aid in ameliortion of digestive or stomach ails. By using peppermint flower essence, the personality will be able to visualize a future with fulfilled desires, feeling safe, and without lack and limitation.