{"id":239,"date":"2017-07-12T14:51:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T14:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/herbs.widevalley.net\/?p=239"},"modified":"2017-07-12T14:51:40","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T14:51:40","slug":"peppermint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/widevalley.net\/index.php\/2017\/07\/12\/peppermint\/","title":{"rendered":"Peppermint"},"content":{"rendered":"

Peppermint<\/span><\/h3>\n
Peppermint is a very popular herb crossbred from water mint and spearmint.<\/span><\/div>\n
It is found throughout Europe and North America.<\/span><\/div>\n
This highly aromatic herb has a very distinct pungent and cooling effect to taste.<\/span>
\nPeppermint oil is distilled from the stems and leaves where the oil content is the highest.<\/span><\/div>\n
The optimal time to harvest is before the plant begins to flower.<\/span><\/div>\n
Currently the United States produces 75% of the world’s peppermint supply<\/span><\/div>\n

Uses of Peppermint<\/span><\/h3>\n
Menthol is the primary active compound which is found in peppermint, and it has tremendously effective uses for a variety of digestive and bowel complaints.<\/span><\/div>\n
The ancient Greeks found particular use for it as a stomach soother.<\/span>
\nPeppermint is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, stomach upsets, bowel spasms, nausea and relieve flatulence.<\/span><\/div>\n
The compounds found in Menthol help by relaxing the smooth muscles that line the digestion tract, gently pushing matter though your system and aiding peristalsis.<\/span><\/div>\n
It is also an excellent digestive aid, as it facilitates the production of digestive fluids and increases circulation.<\/span><\/div>\n
\nAn external application of peppermint oil is also very effective for tension headaches, while some claim that it provides relief from joint pain, muscle aches and other irritations.<\/span>
\nMenthol is enjoyed as a flavor through out the world, most commonly in chewing gum, candy, ice cream, toothpaste, cigarettes and tea.<\/span><\/div>\n
It is also very popular in shampoos due to its relaxing fragrance and cooling effect on the scalp.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Final Product :\u00a0Whole leaves,\u00a0Large cut,\u00a0Crushed leaves,\u00a0T.B.C.,Sifting, Green Fresh.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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