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Peppermint

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Mentha piperita
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Flowering tops
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Menthol
Menthone
Methyl acetate
Tannic acid
Terpenes (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • Increases stomach acidity.
  • Irritates and stimulates gastrointestinal tract.
  • Irritates mucous membranes.
  • Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally.

    Miscellaneous information:

  • Peppermint is used to add flavor to medical and non-medical preparations.
  • No effects are expected on the body, either good or bad, when herb is used in very small amounts to enhance the flavor of food.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Treats colic.
  • Treats abdominal cramps.
  • Aids in expelling gas from intestinal tract.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.
  • Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

    Others:

  • None expected if you are under 45, not pregnant, basically healthy, take it for only a short time and do not exceed manufacturer's recommended dosage.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
    references.

    For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
    EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms: What to do:
    Drowsiness Discontinue. Call doctor
    when convenient.
    Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.

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