Peppermint Infused oil is great for adding flavour to dishes and sauces this oil can also can be used as a medicinal oil applied topically and taken internally. Peppermint oil is known to help with a number of health concerns from muscles aches to seasonal allergy symptoms, low energy and digestive complaints. It’s also commonly used to boost energy levels and improve both skin and hair health.
Ingredients used
1.) 6 cups of fresh peppermint leaves
2.) approx 4 cups of olive oil or grapeseed oil
How to prepare
1.) Wash peppermint leaves and set out to dry.
2.) Wash and sterilize 2 - 500 mL jars and lids
3.) Chop or add whole peppermint leaves to jars until full " dont over pack them "
4.) Fill jars with desired oil, and let sit in a dark cool area for up to 4 to 5 months to allow all the medicinal properties to be extracted from the leaves by the oil.
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as a do :)
Peppermint oil is recommended for its anti-nausea benefits and soothing effects on the colon. It’s also helps to relieve sore muscles when used topically. In addition to this, peppermint essential oil displays antimicrobial properties, which allows peppermint oil to fight infections and even freshen your breath.
When I harvest food from the wild or from perennial plants and herbs I always try to harvest in a sustainable way to insure there will be some left to reproduce and for wildlife that depends on the food as well.
“Did you know that many peppermint oil uses have been documented back to 1,000 B.C. and have been found in several Egyptian pyramids."
I use this particular oil to apply to sore muscles I find it works well for me.
Places I found the ingredients used in the recipe.
The peppermint was harvested from my garden.
The olive oil was picked up from a local supplier.
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