| People all over the world have used mint to scent | | | | properties of mint and used it as a cure for |
| their home and enjoy the soothing and pleasant | | | | stomach ailments. Peppermint first began to |
| aroma. Mint is a sign of hospitality in many | | | | become popular in Western Europe as a cure for |
| cultures. The Greeks used it in ancient times to | | | | respiratory infection, nausea, and morning |
| welcome guests into their homes. It is still the | | | | sickness. |
| traditional tea that is offered to guests in the | | | | The current research shows that peppermint oil |
| Middle East. | | | | can help with irritable bowel syndrome and |
| The medicinal properties of mint have also been | | | | indigestion symptoms. It is also good for relaxing |
| discovered. The Egyptians used mint to help | | | | the muscles around the intestines. Duspepsia, and |
| relieve the discomfort of indigestion and the | | | | colonic muscle spasms have also found relief with |
| leaves have even been found in the pyramids. | | | | the use of peppermint oil. |
| Romans also took advantage of the medicinal | | | | |