Medicinal Herbs

Peppermint

PEPPERMINT

(MENTHA PIPERITA)

DIGESTIVE AID

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM:

Slightly increases HCI, Pepsin; slight help in protein digestion.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - helps stop alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea.

Breaks up flatulence

Appetite stimulate

Diverticulitis - decreases inflammation and pain.

Helps stomach ulcers

Gentle laxative when used in a massage oil and rubbed on abdomen

Nausea, motion sickness

Intestinal colic

Helps with gallstones

Stimulates bile production 

Helps with pain of ulcerative colitis and crohn’s disease

IMMUNE SYSTEM:

Anti-histamine properties

Anti-viral

NERVOUS SYSTEM:

Headaches - can help with headaches in some people 

RESPIRATORY: 

Helps Fight cold and flu

Sinus and lung congestion

Coughs

Fevers

Nasal Decongestant

SKIN:

Dry skin - encourages oil production

Helps relieve Poison Oak, Ivy and Sumac

OTHER USES:

Helps prevent heat exhaustion

Scent helps to snap person out of shock

Peppermint gives energy to expel toxins and not feel weak

DOSAGE:

Infusion: 1-2 tsp of herb to 8oz of boiled water, steep for 15 minutes

Tincture 35-40 Drops, 3 times per day, take 20 minutes before meals

Oil: 1-2 drops internally - dilute first in at least 4 oz of liquid

SAFETY:

Contraidicated for pregnant women with a history of miscarriage.