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Mint Oct 6, 2014 0:40:35 GMT JennieRose likes this

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Post by A Leap Of Faith on Oct 6, 2014 0:40:35 GMT

I love mint. It is easy to grow. If you plant just one tiny plant it takes off and , grows like a weed. I also love the way the yard smells when I mow over the edge of my mint garden.

It is perfectly safe for use It is excellent remedy for reducing symptoms related to digestion. Mint is known for helping with indigestion, stomach cramps, menstrual cramps, flatulence, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and colic in children. I make tea with my mint and children love it.

Mint can be used as an appetite stimulant. It reduces hunger for a short time, but when the effects wear off the hunger returns stronger than before.

The way that I make mint tea is I steep a handful of mint then strain the mint water into a pitcher. I then add sugar to taste. I then fill the pitcher till full with cold water. That's it.

Last Edit: Oct 6, 2014 0:43:39 GMT by A Leap Of Faith

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Mint Oct 11, 2014 23:15:09 GMT JennieRose and A Leap Of Faith like this

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Post by judith on Oct 11, 2014 23:15:09 GMT

My absolute favorite mint is a variety which grows wild along streams in the west. I don't know if it grows in the east, wild, or not as I was introduced to it out west.

This wild peppermint can be easily confused with nettles so If you aren't aware of the subtle difference between them, then use gloves and break a leaf. If it's wild peppermint, you WILL smell the difference!

This wild peppermint is different from the kind you can grow. It's a whole lot more pungent and aromatic. When you make a tea with it, it WILL clear your sinuses lol! It's wonderful stuff and I can see using it with capasins for a penetrating preparation for aching joints, or for a stimulating shampoo, bath soap, foot wash etc.

I once had a bath scrub from a store which had spearmint, lavender, eucalyptus, salt and oil...I don't recall what else was in it, but it was wonderful stuff. One of these days I'll make some with the peppermint.

Last Edit: Oct 11, 2014 23:16:16 GMT by judith

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Mint Oct 12, 2014 1:13:11 GMT A Leap Of Faith likes this

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Post by judith on Oct 12, 2014 1:13:11 GMT

Here is an interesting recipe I just found:

Mint Nut Bread

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 TBSP oil
1 1/2 Cups milk, or 3/4 cup apple juice and 3/4 cups milk
1 egg
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped fresh mint (abt. 1/3 scant cup , dried)

Preheat oven to 350*F

Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the oil, milk, and egg. Blend the mixtures together. Add the walnuts and mint.

Bake in greased bread pans in the preheated overn for 50-60 minutes. Cool and slice. Ages and freezes well.

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