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  Peppermint Rub

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nan827
Joined: 6/18/2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 3
Posted: Jun/19/2008 10:36 AM PST

Hi Everyone,

Anyone knows how to create a rub from peppermint herbs?

I heard the peppermint rub its good for mosquito bites and itching.
I have a peppermint plant at home and would like to use it, but don't know how to create the rub.

Any inputs?

Thanks,
biyu_wolf_77 blog photos
Joined: 3/05/2008
Location: around
Posts: 862
Posted: Jun/19/2008 2:53 PM PST

honestally?? id think just take the leaf or leaves an rub them right on youre skin
nan827
Joined: 6/18/2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 3
Posted: Jun/20/2008 6:22 AM PST

Thanks, I will try it and return with an input.
witt blog photos
Joined: 3/28/2008
Location: The Bucolic Bungalow Lancaster, SC
Posts: 2521
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Posted: Jun/20/2008 10:58 AM PST

That's what I'd do, too, but be careful and be sure you're not allergic. I thought I'd use it as a deodorizer for the house a few years ago. Just put it in the dehydrater and its aroma filled the place. The problem came in when both my husband and I started sneezing, hacking, and coughing. I think we're both allergic! I'm really careful to wash up now when I'm working with it!
biyu_wolf_77 blog photos
Joined: 3/05/2008
Location: around
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Posted: Jun/20/2008 7:28 PM PST

a mint allergy must really suck!! i dont think id be living quite like i am now withought mint or kitten
nan827
Joined: 6/18/2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 3
Posted: Jul/03/2008 8:06 AM PST

I tried rubbing it on the bite it actually works. Oh no allergic reaction here but thanks for the heads up.
witt blog photos
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Location: The Bucolic Bungalow Lancaster, SC
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Posted: Jul/03/2008 9:16 AM PST

I don't think that a little will hurt. We just had loads in the dehydrator and the house was filled with the essential oils. I guess I kind of overdid it!
biyu_wolf_77 blog photos
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Location: around
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Posted: Jul/03/2008 11:54 AM PST

ahh a canadian that i chat with online has a mint allergy so thought itd be safe ta mention
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