Peppermint

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Latin Name	Mentha piperita
Chinese Name	Bo He
Family	Lamiaceae/Labiatae
Note	Top-Middle
Aroma	<Strong> Minty
Color	Clear
Parts Distilled	Leaves
Regions	United States, China, England, France (best from Europe)
Taste	Spicy
Nature	Cooling, refreshing
Affinity	LU/LR
Major Chemical Constituents	Menthol (~30-45%), menthone (~15-35%)
Skin Type	Antiseptic use
Dosage	2-8% (higher dilution tend to be stimulating)

Clears Wind-Heat, headache, fever, nasal congestion, dry cough, sore eyes, and throat
Regulates Liver qi, promote menstruation, relax emotions, PMS, decongest the Liver* (e.g., hepatitis/cirrhosis)
Relieves itch and open the portals, improve concentration, and treat shock/fainting
Promotes wei-defensive qi movement, muscular and digestive spasms (including irritable bowel syndrome), dyspepsia, nausea, flatulence

Apply 15% dilution liniment (with alcohol) to the forehead to reduce fever and headaches in Shao yang and Yangming.
Apply direct to the upper back and jing-well points to release wind.

Add 2 drops of Peppermint to a cup of hot water and inhale the fumes (careful not too close) to open the sinus cavity.
Add 3-5 drops to baths to reduce fever (careful not to get into eyes).

Gua-sha the area of GV-14, BL-11, BL-12 followed by the application of a 6% dilution Peppermint, Eucalyptus globulus, Lavender (equal amounts of each) to the area, along with applying the blend to GB-20, Tai Yang, LI- 4, LI-20, and LI-11 for the treatment of Wind-Heat
Apply a 6% dilution of equal amounts of Peppermint and Ravensare to LR-3, GB-34, LR-14, and LR-2 for dysmenorrhea.
Apply 4% dilution over LR-5 and GV-1 to arouse yang in the genitalia - for impotence.

None
Caution with babies and young children
Some develop skin sensitivity (and skin irritations can be made worse when high concentrations are applied)

Promotes digestion
Soothes wei Qi
Soothes the LR to relax the emotions
Dominates a formula
FDA approved for internal issues just for digestive issues
Opening the portals opens a new way of seeing things
Treats wind, good to bring with you when traveling
Antidote for homeopathy treatments
Can stimulate and ease periods of change
Strongly opens the portals to bring about vision and inspiration and open the mind to the new

*Peppermint essential oil can regenerate hepatic cells, while Rosemary verbenone is a hepatic protectant.
Peppermint can neutralize many homeopathic remedies.
There are more than 20 varieties/hybrids of Peppermint

Lung cancer clearing blend (myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, German chamomile, hyssop linalool): Clearing strategy ~60% for heat/fire toxins: myrrh clears lung/stomach heat and acts on luo, hyssop linalool tonifies, rosemary directs to brain/spine; hyssop on LU-9 tonifies lung qi. (Yuen)
Peppermint: Oil that resonates with GB-24 Riyue; apply a drop on the point. (Yuen)
Peppermint (top note): Top note to expel wind; blend with Douglas fir and angelica. (Yuen)