Magickal Properties of Peppermint for Herbalism & Witchcraft

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Lore & History of Peppermint

Mint has about 15-40 different species, the most easily accessible and well-known being peppermint and spearmint, which have similar medicinal and occult properties. Spearmint can be used place of peppermint when unavailable.  

The Ebers Papyrus of Ancient Egypt shows the folk medicine for mint, which describes mint as a digestive, helping treat flatulence. This idea continued to Greece, where physicians thought mint kept people from vomiting.

Peppermint rubbed against the head helps with headaches, while peppermint at the wrist prevents illness.

In ancient Greece and Rome, the sweet smell of mint was used in funerary rites and to scent the body.

In Greek mythology, Persephone was upset that Hades had been involved with a Nymph named Minthe, trampled her, and turned her into the plant we know today as Mint. 

 Hebrew synagogues would place fresh mint on the floors.  

Magickal Attributes of Peppermint

Peppermint carries masculine energy related to the air element and the planet Mercury. It is often associated with the deities of Pluto and Hades in's mythology. Other associations are Zeus, Mercury, and Hermes.

Its occult attributes range and include: Consecration, Comfort, Healing,  Fortification, Good Fortune, Love, Lust, Money, Passion, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Purification, Psychic Abilities, Spirituality, Success, Reconciliation, Wealth.

Magickal Uses of Peppermint

• Share some peppermint chocolate as foreplay

• Add peppermint oil on money before spending to promote it coming back to you 3-fold

• Burn peppermint incense to raise vibrations before spellwork

• Add peppermint to road-opening spells to bring clarity to paths

• Dab peppermint oil on temples before a meeting to promote communication and clarity*

• Place under pillow (or in sleep satchels) to promote sleep and prophetic dreams 

• Diffuse peppermint oil to promote creativity and release new ideas 

• Peppermint is a strong energy cleanser, raising vibrations while cleansing, creating a rejuvenated energy 

• Use peppermint to attract customers or money

• Use to flush out negative energy, including limiting thoughts

• Add peppermint to floor washes and cleaning sprays to purify and protect your house. 

• Drink peppermint tea to promote restful sleep

• Grow peppermint near doorways and gates for protection

• Drink peppermint tea to purify and heal as a self-purification ritual

Medicinal Actions of Peppermint

In folk medicine and herbalism, peppermint is an age old remedy.

The volatile oils in peppermint are strong and refreshing, helping rejuvenate and energize. It is also strong in antimicrobial, making it excellent against infections, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Peppermints are also known for it's assitance with digestion ehlping alleviate symptoms from pain, spasm, cramps and gas. As an anti-emetic, it can help relieve nausea, making it useful for pregnancy and motion sickness.

Energetically, peppermint is drying & cooling.

Herbal Actions: Analgesic, Anti-emetic, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Stimulant.

*Safety: Volatile peppermint oils create a strong essential oil, which must always be diluted before use. The oil content is unsafe in high amounts for young children or during pregnancy. People with gastrointestinal issues may find peppermint aggravating. Spearmint is often recommended in place of peppermint for those younger or sensitive as its volatile oils are less harmful

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