Peppermint
Source: leaves.
Actions: relieves muscle spasms, antiseptic, increases
sweating, stimulates bile secretion.
Therapeutic uses: digestive problems, especially
indigestion, heartburn, colic and flatulence. Also helps
nausea, tension headaches and migraine, respiratory
infections, fevers and travel sickness.
Typical preparation: infusion, capsule, essential oil.
Contraindications: not suitable for pregnant or
nursing women, or children under 12. The essential oil
shouldn't be taken internally without professional
supervision
The peppermint herb is a hybrid of water mint and
spearmint and was first discovered in 1750 in London,
England. Peppermint is now grown throughout the U.S.
and Europe. The leaves and stems of peppermint have
relatively high oil content and are the part of the plant
used medicinally.
Commonly used for digestive assistance, peppermint
(Mentha piperita) as an oil can be used topically or
ingested to relieve many ailments like gastritis, irritable
bowl syndrome, motion sickness, cramps, and many
other conditions
