PEPPERMINT

According to Greek mythology, Minthe was a river nymph desired by Hados (also known as Pluto) to the disdain of his wife, Persophone.

In a fit of jealous rage, Persophone turned Minthe into a plant, in hope that she would get stomped on just like a common weed.

Hades, unable to reverse the spell, imbued the plant with peppermint such that whenever the plant was crushed underneath footfalls, it would release a wonderful aroma.

HISTORY

In both ancient Greece and Rome peppermint adorned the tables at many a feasts. Peppermint was also used to flavour wine and was added to bathwater for its restorative properties.

Dioscorides, an ancient Greek physician, considered mint to be a ‘heating’ herb and therefore a promoter of lustful feelings. Pliny, the Roman naturalist, wrote of mint “Reanimates the spirit.” He also suggested that mint be hung in sickrooms to assist convalescence.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Bad breath
• Flatulence
• Headache (applied to temples)
• Heartburn
• Hiccups
• Indigestion
• Nausea

AVAILABLE IN

• Detox PM
• Digestive
• Essentials Pack