It is extremely easy to grow peppermint herb as they often grow abundantly in half-shaded , dampish part of the garden. The plant can only be reproduced and multiplied through planting of its cuttings as it does not produce seeds for propagation.
Peppermint is an effective herbal medicinal plant in helping to alleviate problems relating to the digestive tract. It is an excellent plant to help bring down fever, provide relief for flatulence, increase bile secretion and has a relaxing and calming effect. Inhaling peppermint can greatly help to alleviate nausea and loss of appetite for those suffering from cancer. Peppermint is also widely used to flavour other less delectable herbs as it has a very delightful taste.
The parts that are used for medicinal purposes are usually the leaves either dried or fresh. Natural healing treatments using peppermint are usually for the following ailments:
- Colds and flu
- Fever – effective in avoiding convulsions due to extreme high body temperature
- Flatulence
- Headache
- German measles – again beneficial in managing high fever in this illness
- Measles
- Mumps
- Stomachache as a result of indigestion, wind and constipation
- Travel sickness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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