Peppermint
Peppermint
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Peppermint
Mentha × piperita
Perennial anchorMedicinalFoodPerennial anchor
Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Kapha & Pitta; can aggravate Vata in excess
Rasa / Taste
Pungent
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Carminative, antispasmodic, decongestant, analgesic; calms the gut
Why This Plant
"Virgo rules digestion, daily health, and discernment. Peppermint is the great organizer of the gut — it sorts, soothes, and settles, teaching that wellness is built in small daily acts of care."
Cultivation
Vigorous perennial — contain in a pot or it spreads; part shade; moist soil.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Avoid with reflux/GERD; not for infants.
