| Some Products using Mint/Peppermint | ||
| Product | Health Issue | Other Herbal Ingredients |
| children | echinacea, astragalus, burdock, lemon balm | |
| children | anise, licorice, milfoil, horsetail, chamomile, coriander, nettle | |
| digestion | ginger, fennel, maagpyn bossie | |
| digestion | none | |
| respiratory | garlic, oregano, echinacea, elderberry, goldseal, green tea,astralagus, lemon balm, meadowsweet | |
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Traditional Uses
Peppermint has a long history of uses in medicine and is one of the most effective of the mint herbs, and has been used for centuries to relieve indigestion, nausea and heartburn.
Current uses
Modern research has demonstrated its effectiveness in soothing the symptoms of diverticulosis, IBS and other digestive disorders. Mentha piperita is widely cultivated for medicinal uses and also has anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties. It relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract and stimulates the flow of natural digestive juices and bile, thereby assisting healthy digestion.
Drops of the essential oil may be inhaled for relief from heavy colds. It has been used to whiten teeth and soothes insect bites.
Peppermint tea is used in cases of hiccups or flatulence.
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News Comment
Agony of 'invisible disease'
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 17 Jul 2006
... comes to IBS, Dr Graeme Smith from Edinburgh University's School of Health in Social ... and swap tea and coffee for herbal teas such as peppermint and chamomile . ...
Tests show effectiveness of pediatric supplements
Austin American-Statesman (subscription), TX - Apr 2006
After two weeks of capsules, 75 percent of 42 children ages 8 to 17 taking peppermint had reduced pain ...
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DIET CHEATS
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - Apr 2006
... To help a bloating stomach try peppermint or fennel - you
Could tea be the next coffee?
Brandon Sun, Canada - Apr 2006
... The Chinese have long used lemongrass to address a variety of health concerns, like ... Peppermint — Peppermint can aid digestion and settle the stomach. ...
Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
There are no consistent reports of side effects from taking peppermint in moderate doses