Peppermint

Peppermint: A Refreshing Herb

Uses:

• Culinary: Added to food and beverages for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Popular in teas, desserts, and cocktails.
• Aromatherapy: Used in essential oils, diffusers, and balms for its calming and invigorating properties.
• Topical: Applied to skin for relief from headaches, muscle pain, and itching.

Benefits:

• Digestive Health: Aids digestion, relieves bloating, and IBS symptoms.
• Mental Health: Promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, and improves mood.
• Pain Relief: Offers temporary relief from headaches, muscle aches, and menstrual cramps.
• Respiratory Health: Can help soothe coughs and congestion.
• Skin Care: Promotes healthy skin, reduces inflammation, and can be used to treat acne.

How to Grow:

• Climate: Thrives in cool, humid climates with plenty of sunlight.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil.
• Planting: Plant seeds or seedlings in spring after the last frost.
• Spacing: Allow 12-18 inches between plants.
• Care: Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
• Harvesting: Harvest leaves before they become too woody.