Mints have been used worldwide for centuries as medicinal and culinary herbs.. 

Due to its strong smell, it has been used as a stimulant and nerve tonic. 

Menthol acts as an analgesic, working by cooling muscle, circulatory and other pains, also separately relieving the strain and tension that may contribute to pain and headaches.

In the digestive tract, menthol will reduce the contractile responses of the digestive muscles, certainly by stimulating cold receptors in the stomach and possibly by inhibition of calcium influx into the smooth muscle of the gut wall, so relieving heartburn, digestive cramping and colic and even by reflex calming excessive heart activity in anxiety, like palpitations.

When taken, especially in high doses, during colds and fever it has diaphoretic properties, ie it encourages perspiration and feels warming to the person concerned.

Menthol is a volatile aromatic and when inhaled can decongest and remove excessive levels of phlegm from the airways.

The dose and method of taking the remedy are important. A low dose is relaxing, a medium dose benefits inflammatory conditions and high dosages clear excess congestion.

• menthol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter (also known as the cardiac sphincter) to release pressure from the stomach. 
• menthol inhibits the hyperactivity of intestinal smooth muscle through blocking the influx of calcium into the muscle cell. 
• It is used to treat gas and irritable bowl syndrome.
• as a Digestive Bitter M. piperita stimulates digestive secretions through its binter properties.
• Warm peppermint teas encourage perspiration.

Energetically, mint is used for enhancing the energies of purification, protection, abundance, communication, vitality, fertility and healing.

 

Mint is an overall common and great herb to have! And this is why we decided to use it in our Kombucha!