Peppermint Soap
¹Peppermint is a hybrid of two species, mentha aquatica (watermint) and mentha spectra (spearmint). This plant has stems that reach up to 3 feet tall and have a lance shape with slightly toothed aromatic leaves; in the summertime, it produces tall spikes of pinkish flowers. Parts of the peppermint plant that are typically used include its essential-oil-rich leaves and its bitters and tannins. These parts of the plant aid in digestion and have antispasmodic, analgesic, carminative, and expectorant properties. Freshly dried peppermint leaves ease stomach aches due to indigestion and sluggish digestion; this plant combines well with lemon balm or lemon verbena to create a digestive aid. It can also be combined with German chamomile for stress-related ingestion; it is used in aromatherapy for its menthol smell and can relieve poor circulation and abdominal tension.
Used In: Super Black Soap.
This Product Contains: Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Mint Oil, Potassium Hydroxide (turns oil into soap), Organic Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Wild Mint, Organic Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil, Citrus Acid, Organic Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, and Water.
Common Uses For Peppermint Soap
To Relieve Pain.
Analgesics are medicines that are used to relieve pain. They are also known as painkillers or pain relievers. Technically, the term analgesic refers to a medication that provides relief from pain without putting you to sleep or making you lose consciousness. (Source)
To Relieve Muscle Spasms.
Antispasmodic: A medication that relieves, prevents, or lowers the incidence of muscle spasms, especially those of smooth muscle such as in the bowel wall. (Source)
Sources: ¹ The Herb Bible: a complete guide to growing and using herbs. Page 235 by Jennie Harding; https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/analgesics.html; https://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps_and_muscle_spasms_pictures_slideshow/article.htm