Category: peppermint

Peppermint: First Aid for Nausea, Headache, Constipation, and More

June 29, 2023
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In this series, “Herbal First Aid Kit,” we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. Mint (Mentha) is widely used for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatherapeutic properties. It…

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5 Best Immune-Boosting and Antiviral Herbs to Grow at Home

March 11, 2023
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When we have a cold or feel unwell, we tend to visit a doctor or buy medicine from the pharmacy. However, some diseases can be cured with the help of the healing power of plants—specifically herbs—in natural remedies, without the worry of drug resistance. Furthermore, some herbs are well-suited for home growing. 5 Healthful and…

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Cooking for Healing—The Many Medicinal Properties of Mint

January 26, 2023
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Herbs and spices were used by ancient cultures to heal the body, mind, and spirit. While the western world has largely replaced these natural remedies with pharmaceuticals, roughly 80 percent of people worldwide still use traditional or ancient medicine. This is not surprising considering that more than 80 percent of pharmaceuticals are derived or developed from…

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Essential Oils for Pain: Mints, Resins, and Rhizomes

April 21, 2022
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Essential oils are fascinating for their ability to change mood through scent. But they do much more than just relieve depression and anxiety. Some also treat pain. Before reaching for aspirin, ibuprofen, Tylenol, or some prescription muscle relaxer, consider essential oils first. They can be very effective—addressing pain right at the source—and are without the…

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