Peppermint

Peppermint is a beloved herb. It is full of menthol properties and it is where we get flavorings for peppermint candy. The essential oil is potent. Peppermint is so good for nausea, it is great for morning sickness in pregnancy. Peppermint is good to have on hand for headaches. Just smelling peppermint can wort off an oncoming headache. Peppermint lifts your spirits and it is good to take in the morning to wake and lift you up. As a tea, it is good for stomach issues related to nausea and vomiting such as stomach flu. It is also good for laryngitis and bronchitis and has been known to clear bronchial tubes with the menthol effect it has on the body. It is good for gum and infections associated with dental cavities. Peppermint is used in soaps and shampoos and for a good reason, it fights body odors! Drinking peppermint tea and bathing with it will help with lingering odor issues. Peppermint is not only good for medicinal purposes- it also has great household use as well. Spraying your baseboards with peppermint water and a few drops of peppermint essential oil will keep mice and spiders at bay.