Hi Ladies, I have found that having peppermint tea is very relaxing and calming before I go to sleep at night. I've been having such trouble getting a good night's sleep and don't want to take any of the over-the-counter sleep aides. ...just a thought.

Thanks for the hot tip. I know some of us definitely have trouble sleeping.

What are your thoughts on green tea?

I keep peppermint in my home all the time both the little candies for a sour stomach, works every time...
Also to mix with a tea bag of cammomille tea. The two together helps one fall alseep big time for sure.

I always have two green tea bags with my breakfast. Too many good things proved about green tea not to drink it. I make green ice tea in summer too.

I am not a tea drinker but, had vats of peppermint tea post-surgery for TAH/BSO because I was told that it offered immediate relief for the painful aftermath of hysterectomy, which is trapped wind. It helped and, I must admit that I could have sailed a yacht across the seven seas! Thanks for the tip. I must try it for when my insomnia bothers me. I'm fine...at the moment.

Hmm, I have a friend who has cramps. Do you think peppermint tea would work for that? Worth a try. Thanks!

Watch out for the peppermint, bad for GERD, if you have it. Just a thought.

JJ, the gerd does not seem to be a problem when drinking the tea.

I find the tea helps me to sleep. I drink the Black Chai and love it. Course, I could sleep standing up. I fin---zzzzz...oh, sorry.

They say that people who can sleep have a guiltLESS conscious. Bawwwwhahahahaha....that blows that theory all to heck and back!

According to my essential oil chart, Peppermint is good for the following:

Cold Sores (1 drop on sore 3-5 times/day)

Back Ache (Neat or dilute 50/50 3-5 drops 2-4 times daily on affected area)

Arthritis/Joint Pain (Same as Back Ache, and alternating with wintergreen can be beneficial.)

Fever Dilute 50-50 apply 2-3 drops to forehead, temples and back of neck.

Fainting Inhale directly, 1-2 times as needed.

Sinus Congestion Inhale directly 3-8 times daily as needed. Gargle (2-3 drops with 4 tbsp water and shake) 3-6 times daily for 30 seconds.

Pain Neat or dilute 50-50, apply 2-4 drops on location as needed.

Nausea/Motion Sickness Dilute 50-50, massage 1-3 drops behind each ear and over navel 2-3 times/hour. Or inhale 3-4 times hourly as needed.

Sore Muscles - Neat or dilute 50-50, massage 4-6 drops into sore muscle, 3 x's daily.

And it's great to add directly into your Shea Butter so it can keep your skin healthy at the same time!

Sheesh..I never knew this...it's almost like...what ISN'T peppermint good for...very good to know..thanks Di!