Funny you should ask. . .
From: http://www.jpost.com/LifeStyle/Article.aspx?id=269876
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Q. I have started to grow mint plant at home and it is one of the easiest plants to grow! Can you tell me some of its uses medicinally?
A. I use peppermint most commonly when prescribing digestive aids to soothe upset stomachs or acid reflux. Peppermint is effective when used in herbal tea preparations and consumed after meals. If you have overindulged in rich, heavy or fatty foods, peppermint works to soothe cramps, gas and bloating.
You can also dry your own peppermint and make a soothing digestive tea. Steep one teaspoon of the dried mint in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. It works by relaxing the smooth muscle and increasing bile production which the body uses to digest fats. As a result, food passes through the stomach more quickly. It also serves as a fantastic remedy for food poisoning and irritable bowel syndrome. It can also be used as a decongestant for colds, to ease a headache and topically for poison ivy.
When used as an essential oil, peppermint can help to relieve tension headaches, ease respiratory problems and soothe irritated or inflamed skin. Due to the mint’s anti indigestion properties, the serving of mint sauce with roast lamb and other meats has become a tradition. The mint aids in the digestion of the tough fibers of the meat so it’s easier to digest. The oil of the mint leaves also stimulate the digestive system thereby preventing gaseous changes in the intestines.