Peppermint ( Mentha Piperita ) 1 L Container

🌿 Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)

Peppermint has been valued since ancient times for its refreshing aroma and invigorating qualities. The Greeks, Romans, and European herbalists used it to **settle the stomach, relieve tension, and awaken both body and mind**.

A **carminative, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, and mild nervine stimulant**, Peppermint eases digestive tension, moves gas, and relaxes cramping while also opening the lungs and clearing congestion. Its essential oils, especially **menthol and menthone**, give it a cooling, dispersing, and uplifting effect, supporting both the **digestive and respiratory systems** in tandem.

Astrologically, Peppermint resonates with **Gemini**, ruled by **Mercury**, the planet of communication, the nervous system, and movement. Gemini governs the **lungs and nervous system**, as well as the **arms and hands**, but its mutable air quality extends to digestion, emphasizing **the movement and flow of energy, fluids, and thoughts**. Peppermint’s medicine mirrors this: it clears stagnation, eases tension in the gut, and opens the respiratory passages, reflecting Gemini’s dual focus on **mind and body coordination**.

A fast-spreading perennial, Peppermint thrives in moist soils. Harvest the aerial parts just before flowering, when its essential oils are most potent.

**Cautions:** Peppermint may aggravate reflux in sensitive individuals. Concentrated essential oil should be used carefully.