Peppermint is a member of the Lamiaeae family, like Lemon Balm, which we talked about yesterday.
Other members of the Labiatae family include:
- Basil
- Catnip
- Hoarhound
- Marjoram
[PEPPERMINT - A THREAD]
Other members of the Labiatae family include:
- Basil
- Catnip
- Hoarhound
- Marjoram
[PEPPERMINT - A THREAD]
There are many types of mint and peppermint is the most common name for all of them. So, there’s that. But peppermint is also called:
- Lammint
- Brandy Mint
But these names are uncommon.
Peppermint is believed to draw:
- Healing
- Love
- Psychic powers
- Purity
- Sleep
- Lammint
- Brandy Mint
But these names are uncommon.
Peppermint is believed to draw:
- Healing
- Love
- Psychic powers
- Purity
- Sleep
In magic, peppermint is used in healing potions, especially for migraines, sleep, as well as money and travel spells.
Peppermint is a digestive herbal remedy because of its history of soothing the muscles of the digestive tract. It improves the flow of bile from the gallbladder, making it easier for your body to digest fats, which results in less gas
, stomach cramps
, and upset stomach.


Peppermint is used for:
- Indigestion
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Colds and coughs
- Muscle pain
- Tension headaches
- Indigestion
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Colds and coughs
- Muscle pain
- Tension headaches
You can make peppermint tea with fresh or dried leaves.
With fresh leaves, pour 1 cup of hot water over 6-8 leaves. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
With dried leaves, pour 1 cup of hot water over 1 teaspoon of tea and follow the same instructions. Drink after meals.
With fresh leaves, pour 1 cup of hot water over 6-8 leaves. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
With dried leaves, pour 1 cup of hot water over 1 teaspoon of tea and follow the same instructions. Drink after meals.
Earlier I mentioned that Hoarhound is in the same plant family as Peppermint.
If you want to learn more about Hoarhound, check out this thread here: https://twitter.com/ivysteaco/status/1240008567157141504?s=20
If you want to learn more about Hoarhound, check out this thread here: https://twitter.com/ivysteaco/status/1240008567157141504?s=20