Dried Herbs: PEPPERMINT LEAF Mentha piperata 250g.

Peppermint       Mentha piperata               250g.

Don't be fooled by seeds labelled as "peppermint:" peppermint can't produce seeds because its flowers are sterile.

Peppermint cleans and strengthens the body. Acts as a sedative on the stomach and strengthens the bowels. Mild enough to give to children as needed for coughs and colds. Often used with bitter herbs, to improve their taste. Is also wonderful as a herbal tea alone or blended with others.

Contains a volatile oil, peppermint's primary active component, menthol.

A popular flavouring for gum, toothpaste, and tea, also serves as a calming agent to soothe an upset stomach or to aid in digestion. Because it has a calming and numbing effect, it has been used to treat headaches, skin irritations, anxiety associated with depression, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, and flatulence. It is also widely used to treat symptoms of the common cold. Peppermint has the potential to influence menstrual periods and, because it relaxes muscles, may help to relieve painful cramps.

 Peppermint calms the muscles of the stomach and improves the flow of bile, which the body uses to digest fats. As a result, food passes through the stomach more quickly. It is important to know, however, if your symptoms of indigestion are related to a condition called gastoesophageal reflux disease or GERD, peppermint should not be used. Peppermint relaxes the muscles that allow the body to rid itself of painful digestive gas.

Peppermint, when applied topically, has a soothing and cooling effect on skin irritations caused by hives, poison ivy, or poison oak.

Research has shown that peppermint applied to the forehead and temples compares favourably with acetaminophen (a commonly used over the counter medication) in terms of its ability to reduce headache symptoms.

Peppermint and its main active agent, menthol, are effective decongestants. Because menthol thins mucus, it is also a good expectorant, meaning that it helps loosen and breaks up coughs with phlegm. It is soothing and calming for sore throats (pharyngitis) and dry coughs as well.

Peppermint tea is generally a safe way to soothe an upset stomach. However, peppermint should not be used by those with gastoesophageal reflux disease (GERD -- a condition in which stomach acids back up into the esophagus) even though some of the symptoms include indigestion and heartburn. This is because peppermint can relax the sphincter between the stomach and esophagus, allowing stomach acids to flow back into the esophagus. (The sphincter is the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach.) By relaxing the sphincter, peppermint may actually worsen the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.

Pregnant or nursing mothers should drink peppermint tea only in moderation and those with a history of miscarriage should not use peppermint at all while pregnant.

Menthol or peppermint oil applied to the skin can cause contact dermatitis or other type of rash, including, possibly hives. Some have described hot flashes from the oil. It should be kept away from the eyes and other mucus membranes and should not be inhaled by or applied to the face of an infant or small child. Peppermint oil should be diluted and taken in very small amounts, since it can cause negative reactions such as those listed above, cramping and diarrhea, as well as, rarely drowsiness, tremor, muscle pain, slowed heart rate, and, in severe cases of overdose, coma. Pure menthol is poisonous and should never be taken internally. It is important not to confuse oil and tincture preparations.

 At times, the peppermint leaf may be cut a little smaller (tea leaf size)

 

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All information presented is for educational and information purposes only and is based on clinical studies and research, scientific research and traditional use. Results will not necessarily occur in all individuals. If you are unsure or taking existing medications, please refer to your Medical Advisor. Do not cease taking any prescribed medications until you have spoken to your Medical Advisor. It is not intended to prescribe, diagnose, treat or cure or prevent any disease.

 

 

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Please note :  Current stock of the Peppermint Leaf is chopped finer than as shown in the photograph.

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