Peppermint

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Classic digestive mint—cooling, clarifying, and good after meals.
Constituents & energetics
Menthol‑rich essential oil, bitters. Taste: cooling mint; dispersive.
Parts used
Leaf (fresh/dried).
Preparations

Covered infusion (short to moderate).
Tincture; glycerite.
Culinary use (chocolates, syrups).

Notes
For sensitive folks, stronger teas can feel too cooling—blend with ginger or fennel.
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