Peppermint

Origin: Europe to central Asia

Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Mentheae
Scientific Name: Mentha piperita

Folk Names: Balm mint, brandy mint, lammint

Magical

Element: Fire
Direction: North
Day: Thursday
Planet: Pluto
Zodiac: Gemini

Magical Properties: Exorcism, psychic skills, sexuality, sleep, luck, purification

Substitutions: Spearmint

Its presence raises the vibrations of an area.
Peppermint worn at the wrist assures that you will not be ill.
Add fresh peppermint to your altar to attract positive spirits.
Peppermint has long been used in healing potions and purification spells.
Peppermint tea has been used as far back as ancient Greece to stimulate lust.
Place peppermint leaves beneath your pillow to encourage prophetic dreams.
Use a peppermint infusion to wash furniture, walls, and floorboards to cleanse them of evil and negativity.
Its bright green leaves and crisp scent lead to its use in money spells and prosperity spells, the easiest of which is to place a few leaves in the wallet or purse, or rub where your money is kept.

Part Used: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Flash Point: 66°C

Scent Type: Herbaceous
Perfume Note: Top
Scent Description: Fresh, cool, minty aroma, slightly spicy

Active Constituents: Menthol (up to 50%) and menthone (up to 45%)

Blends well with: Eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, and rosemary

Avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Should not be used on or around children under 7: can result in suffocation due to paralysing of autonomic nervous system functions.
Not safe for use for folks with high blood pressure.
Can cause skin irritation and chemical burns: use diluted to under 1%.
Inhaling large amounts can lead to dizziness, confusion, nausea, double vision, muscle weakness, and other symptoms.
Do not add to baths.