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| Peppermint | ||
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Cat Given Name : | Peppermint |
| Other Name(s) : | Mentha piperita | |
| Description : | This plant has square stems with stalked, dark green leaves that are soft to touch but have a serrated shape. When in flower, it has blunt oblong clusters of small pinkish flowers. It has a strong scent, often described as sharp, yet sweet. Unlike other varieties of mint, peppermint flowers have only for united petals instead of the standard five. |
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| Properties : | Can be used in multiple ways. It may be consumed to treat congestion and sore throats from congestion, bloat from overeating, and nausea. The leaves may be crushed to release the smell which can soothe headaches, relieve congestion and disguise the scent of death on deceased cats. It may also be chewed into a paste and applied to irritated skin for minor soothing properties. |
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| Related Knowledge | ||
| Complaints : | Abrasion, Chronic Cough, Colic, Greencough, Killingcough, Kitcough, Poisoning, Pregnancy, Whitecough, Worms, | |
| Symptoms : | Abrasions, Congestion, Nausea, Sore Throat, | |
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| Seasonal Availabilities by Territory * | |||
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* To find a plant that is not available in an area, it must first be approved by the Game Admins. Please PM one of the Admin Team for that permission. ^ The listed seasons are those in which the herb is ready in some way for harvest. Consult the collection methods below for details. |
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| Collecting & Storing Leaves | ||
| When to Collect | : | Mid-Newleaf through to Early Leaf-fall |
| How to Collect | : | Bite leaves off at the stem, selecting whole and undamaged leaves. |
| How to Preserve | : | Lay leaves out to dry in a sunny spot. |
| How to Store | : | Loose piles in a clean and dry location. |
| Detailed Usage Information | ||
| Leaves | : | May be consumed to help relieve respiratory complaints |
| Leaves | : | Crush & spread near the source of an unpleasant odor. |
| Leaves | : | Crush and inhale vapors to soothe a headache |
| Leaves | : | Crush & inhale to help relieve congestion |