Herbal Remedy - Peppermint

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The peppermint herb is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint and was

first discovered in 1750 in London, England. Peppermint is now grow

throughout the U.S. and Europe. The leaves and stems of peppermint

have a relatively high oil content and are the part of the plant that

are used medicinally.

 

Commonly used for digestive assistance, Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

as an oil can be used topically or ingested to treat many ailments

like gastritis, irritable bowl syndrome, motion sickness, cramps and

many other conditions.

 

Peppermint is commonly used to sooth gastrointestinal tract by

relaxing the muscles in the intestinal wall. It increases the saliva,

which increases swallowing making it possible to improve appetite,

relieve cramps and reduce pain associated with conditions such as

irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, or motion sickness. Peppermint has

also been used to reduce muscle spasms associated with endoscopy,

colonoscopy and barium enemas. associated with diagnostic procedures

such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, and barium enemas.

 

When taken orally as tea or tablets, peppermint is also used for

relieving respiratory conditions such as colds, coughing, acute

respiratory difficulties and in treating bacteria, fungal, and viral

infections. It may be inhaled as an oil for soothing irritated nasal

passages, for allergies and can be rubbed on the chest for comfort

and relief of other respiratory discomfort.

 

Dosage and Administration

 

 

 

As a tea soak 1T of dried leaf in 5 or 6 ounces of boiling water for

10-15 min. Remove solid particles. Drink one cup up to 4 times a day.

As an oil it can be rubbed on the chest or inhaled for respiratory

assistance.