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Who wants a peppermint stick with their hot tea?
"Me!" is always the overwhelming response. No, I don't ask if they want one lump or two, or one spoonful or two... I think I'm the only one who occasionally likes lemon in my tea. Peppermint is the favorite around our house. After all, who wouldn't want a pretty, striped, sweet, minty, sticky, peppermint? If the children are young, grab a warm, wet wash rag and set beside each of them instead of a pretty napkin. It will serve much better and you'll be glad you did! |
Since I covered Spearmint last week, I won't go into all the same information that applies to all the mint family. Peppermint is special. When I was going through morning sickness (six times!) I made up a tea of peppermint and ginger and sipped it ALL DAY LONG. I still felt miserable, but it did help immensely.
We have also made our own tooth brushing powder before. My tooth powder is very, very simple:
While my mother was sick with cancer, I rubbed a Peppermint essential oil mixture on her after her bath. She would sigh and say how much better it made her feel. It didn't stop her from being sick, but it gave her a bit of soothing and comfort.
Our oldest always likes Peppermint flavoring in her birthday cake. Yummy! Just use your favorite Chocolate cake recipe and substitute the Vanilla extract for Peppermint. Sometimes I put it in the frosting instead. (...now I'm getting hungry!)
Isn't it wonderful how GOD created this little herb that even I can grow in my yard that can be so comforting to the whole family? Thank you Lord!
We have also made our own tooth brushing powder before. My tooth powder is very, very simple:
- Baking Soda
- Crushed Mint Leaves
While my mother was sick with cancer, I rubbed a Peppermint essential oil mixture on her after her bath. She would sigh and say how much better it made her feel. It didn't stop her from being sick, but it gave her a bit of soothing and comfort.
Our oldest always likes Peppermint flavoring in her birthday cake. Yummy! Just use your favorite Chocolate cake recipe and substitute the Vanilla extract for Peppermint. Sometimes I put it in the frosting instead. (...now I'm getting hungry!)
Isn't it wonderful how GOD created this little herb that even I can grow in my yard that can be so comforting to the whole family? Thank you Lord!
More posts you might like:
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Exploring Herbs: Cloves
Exploring Herbs: Spearmint
Exploring Herbs: Echinacea
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Exploring Herbs: Lemongrass
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