About Peppermint...
and some things you can do with it.

The most common uses for peppermint are to aid in digestion and to calm nerves. It's kind of strange because it can relax as well as stimulate. Generally it stimulates the circulation and calms the nerves. A good cup of peppermint tea can bring relief from indigestion, nausea and acid stomach, while peppermint oil rubbed on the temples can relieve a stress headache.

Make tea - The way you make your peppermint tea makes a difference! Good quality dried peppermint will have enough of the oils in it to be useful for most needs. Getting the best of this oil depends on preparing the tea properly and protecting the delicate oil from evaporating. The simple secret is DON"T BOIL IT! it. Also steep it in a container with a well-fitting cover.
More about making tea and tea recipes.

Use Your Tea:

Facial Steam: To help cleanse the pores, stimulate circulation, and enhance a healthy glow in the skin, use your peppermint tea as a steam facial. Put a towel over your head and hang over your pot of tea for 10 minutes or so. You'll also be surprised at how uplifting it is!

Hair Rinse: Again using a simple batch of peppermint tea use it as a hair rinse, leaving in on for a minute or two before rinsing. This is a great stimulating tonic for the hair and scalp.

Rejuvenating Bath: After a long day there is nothing like a peppermint bath to cleanse and strengthen your personal energy. You can make a pot of tea and pour it directly into your bath, throw a muslin bag full of peppermint right into the water, or a few drops of peppermint oil will all give you this great effect.

Make "Anti-throat-tickle" Lozenges: Coming soon!