Peppermint Leaf - Bo he - Mentha x piperita - ORGANIC
Latin name: Mentha x piperita
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: United States of America
History/Folklore: Peppermint, Bo He, was first recorded in Ancient China in 659 AD and in Ancient Egypt back in 1550 BC. This herb is a great adaptogen for other herbs/oils. When added to formulas full of relaxants, it enhances the effects. When added to formulas with stimulants, it helps to enhance these effects.
Key Actions: Antispasmodic, Antacid, Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Chemopreventive, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Expectorant, Diaphoretic, Relaxant, Sedative, Gentle Liver Tonic, Stomachic
Key Constituents: High Menthol content, Volatile oil, Bitters, and Resins. Essential oil (including Menthone, Methyl Esters, Pulegone), Bitters, Resins Peppermint oil has a large concentration of natural pesticides, mainly pulegone and menthone, Vitamin A and C, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with Apetite Stimulant, boils/acne/cysts, chills and fevers, chlorea, colds/flu, Aids Digestion, Bad Breath, Diarrhea, Fainting, Headaches, Heartburn, heart palpitations, herpes simplex, insomnia, measles, menstruation pain, Morning Sickness, Nerves, neuralgia, sea sickness, nightmares, shingles, shock, sore throats, stomach spasms, toothaches, vomiting.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: Acrid, Aromatic
Meridians: LU, LR
Actions:
- Disperses Wind-Heat, Cools and Clears the Head and Eyes and Benefits the Throat
- Vents rashes
- Relieves Stagnation of LR Qi
- Expels Turbid Filth
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