Mint
Mint is very easy to grow. It tastes great just plain to chew on. My little ones are always breaking off leaves to eat. It’s great in ice-cream and spicy meat dishes. I went to a restaurant in Colorado once where they gave a sprig of mint instead of an after dinner mint candy.
It aides digestion, helps with PMS, stomach cramps, gas, and nausea. If you’ve eaten to much at a holiday gathering or at a restaurant sip on some mint tea before bed. Peppermint can reduce a fever, although for children, peppermint can be too strong, and spearmint can be a good substitute. It is recommended that a child be at least 2 years old before using the essential oil. Mint can also be added to shampoo and facial washes.
Mint is used as a healing charm, calming before meditation, and sprinkled around the house after an argument. Place the leaves in a pillowcase for prophetic dreaming. Some carry a few leaves in their wallet to attract money.
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:06 am
Love your herb series!
May 3rd, 2007 at 7:22 pm
I like mint. With all the benefits we can get from it, I am sure that it will be very useful. I think we should plant some in the yard for easy access.