MINT: Not Just for Candy Canes and Mojitos

One of the oldest surviving medical texts from 1550 BC touts the gastrointestinal benefits of mint. In other ancient texts, peppermint is lauded as a mood booster, bringing cheer to the heart. In the 1600’s, dentists began recommending mint to clean the mouth and whiten teeth. This was also around the time that doctors encouraged those who wished to focus while studying to rub peppermint on the temples.

Peppermint essential oil in Study Buddy skin balm promotes focus and awakens the nervous system.

Mint can be used in tea, inhaled, or even applied on the skin to benefit from it’s healing properties. Mint can help with stomach discomforts such as colic, nausea, and diarrhea. It is a stimulant, calmative, disinfectant, and nervine. Peppermint can be used on the body to treat acne( but dilute in water first), because of its astringent properties. It is useful in treatment for bronchitis due to its expectorant abilities. Mint also is great for headaches! Rub peppermint oil diluted in a carrier oil on the temples and forehead, you’ll be amazed how quickly your pain disappears. Peppermint is used in many of our products, visit www.mothersnaturestore.org today and discover the power of mint, it’s not just for candy canes and mojitos!