Menthol based herbs are some of the more commonly requested and used in home medicinal and health recipes. The problem is, most people do not know how to use them properly, how to harvest them, how to grow them, or even how to store them.

Here are a few of the more common medicinal mints and some information on each one. Keep in mind, each one of these can be found in multiple forms and can be used with most age groups in the proper dosages.

Peppermint

Peppermint is the most common mint, but it isn’t used for some of the things people think it is used for. Peppermint is primarily used for headaches, tooth pain, and for sore muscles and joints. If you are using it for headaches it can be used as an essential oil in a diffuser or can be used topically to the area. Continue reading →

Burns and scrapes are common events in households that spend a lot of time outside or households with a number of children. In fact, if you cook a lot, you may experience moderate to severe burns on occasion. In these situations, you likely reach for cold water, ice, and some kind of over the counter burn ointment. Continue reading →