Effect:
spasmodic, bile-stimulating, liver-effective, anti-flatulence, vermifuge, expectorant, nerve-strengthening, germicidal, pain-relieving, invigorating, stimulating, calming, antibacterial, antiviral
Areas of application:
Digestive disorders, flatulence, neuralgia, headaches and tension headaches, migraines, rheumatic pain, respiratory tract, spasmodic coughing fits, stomach and intestinal problems, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach irritation, cramps, menstrual cramps, nausea, nausea, biliary tract disease, gallbladder, gallstones, bile production, pancreas, bad breath , weaning, toothache, worms, ulcers, relieves itching, muscle, joint and nerve pain, arthritis, gout
Plant parts used:
Leaves and flowers
Collection time:
Summer
To find:
more of a garden plant, peppermint should be transplanted every 2 years so that it does not lose its healing properties.
Ingredients:
Tannins, bitter substances, flavonoids, menthol, essential oils
Other:
☕ Tea: 2 teaspoons of herb are poured with 1/4 liter of boiling water and left to steep for 10 minutes. 3 cups per day are sufficient. Drink the tea moderately for no longer than 2 to 3 weeks.
Peppermint belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae/Labiatae) and grows up to 80 cm high. The leaves are small, opposite and have slightly serrate edges. The flower appears spike-shaped with small white bracts. The leaves are harvested at flowering time and dried.
🛑 Not suitable for breastfeeding mothers! Since milk production is declining, unless you want to stop breastfeeding, he supports you . Babies and small children are not allowed to have any food or drinks made from mint!!! Because the menthol it contains can cause breathing problems for them.
Peppermint tea can be found in almost every household, just to drink it like that. However, you should be careful that it does not become a constant pleasure, as the body gets used to it very quickly.
Peppermint supports other herbs in the effect, the taste of salads, soups, vegetables and stews, fish dishes get a spicy taste thanks to the sparing seasoning. Quark and cheese dishes are becoming more digestible. It is also very popular in cocktails.
Peppermint oil is also very popular, it has an invigorating effect on the skin and when inhaled it clears the respiratory tract. A few drops in bath water or as a massage oil brings optimal refreshment.St. Hildegard described polei mint as a herb that carries the power of 15 medicinal plants, namely citver, clove, galangal, ginger, basil, comfrey, lungwort, Easter luzei, yarrow, boar's rue, angel's sweet, agrimony, storksbill and brook mint. Polei mint is comparable in effectiveness to today's peppermint.