Post by Onyxaeon on Nov 30, 2008 21:42:23 GMT -5
Peppermint on Pern greatly resembles the Terran peppermint. It flavors sauces, vinegar, vegetables, desserts, used in teas, and candies. Peppermint oil has a mild antiseptic action. Mints are stimulant, aid digestion, reduce flatulence. Peppermint is also antiseptic, anti-parasitic, and antiviral. It is included in ointments and cold remedies and given for headaches and various other aches and pains. The scent of the essential oil is inhaled to treat shock and nausea and improves concentration. The essential oil is also used for fatigue, digestion, travel sickness, headaches, toothache, and skin irritations.
