Peppermint is a popular and versatile herb known for its refreshing flavor and wide range of health benefits. It is especially well-known for easing digestion and soothing the stomach. Peppermint helps expel gas, relaxes stomach muscles, and stimulates bile and digestive juices, making it a great remedy for colic, flatulence, nausea, and general digestive issues. It also acts as a mild anesthetic to the stomach wall, providing relief from discomfort. Beyond digestion, Peppermint is useful for respiratory health. It can help clear sinus congestion, ease sore throats, and support lung health. It’s often used for colds, flu, fevers, and bronchitis. Inhaling its aroma can relieve headaches, migraines, and muscle tension. Peppermint also calms anxiety and soothes nerves, making it a great choice for relaxation. The key herbal actions of Peppermint include carminative (gas-relieving), circulatory, stimulant, antimicrobial, antiemetic (anti-nausea), antitussive (cough-relieving), cholagogue (bile-stimulating), nervine, and diaphoretic (fever-reducing) properties. These make it a powerful herb for supporting digestion, respiratory health, and overall well-being. This product contains pure Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) dried herb, grown in Egypt and certified organic in Australia before repackaging. To prepare, steep 1 teaspoon of Peppermint in a cup of hot water, covered, for 10 minutes. Drink it as needed for its soothing and refreshing benefits. Peppermint is also known by its botanical name, Mentha x piperita. Please note that the 40g size is temporarily in a non-compostable paper bag while we restock. We will update when we return to home-compostable packaging. Thank you for your understanding! Whether you’re looking to ease digestion, clear congestion, or simply enjoy a calming cup of tea, Peppermint is a natural and effective choice. Add it to your daily routine for its refreshing and healing properties!