Post by Rik Wallin on Apr 6, 2007 10:38:53 GMT -6
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
dried leaves of the peppermint plant
Used for:
· Chest rub to ease breathing with common cold
· Relief of heartburn, indigestion, nausea
· Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis and other chronic intestinal ailments
Available in: Teas, enteric-coated capsules of oil, essential oils, creams, rubs
Herb/drug interactions: None known
When buying: Chose peppermint oil containing at least 44% free menthol, or teas with 100% pure peppermint leaves.
Warning: Never ingest undiluted peppermint oil. Peppermint tea will worsen esophageal reflux syndrome.
DOSAGES
Adults:
One to two capsules between meals for heartburn; chest-rub formulations as needed to make breathing easier with the common cold
Children under 10:
Don't give peppermint tea to babies or young children. The menthol it contains can cause a choking sensation in youngsters of this age.
dried leaves of the peppermint plant
Used for:
· Chest rub to ease breathing with common cold
· Relief of heartburn, indigestion, nausea
· Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis and other chronic intestinal ailments
Available in: Teas, enteric-coated capsules of oil, essential oils, creams, rubs
Herb/drug interactions: None known
When buying: Chose peppermint oil containing at least 44% free menthol, or teas with 100% pure peppermint leaves.
Warning: Never ingest undiluted peppermint oil. Peppermint tea will worsen esophageal reflux syndrome.
DOSAGES
Adults:
One to two capsules between meals for heartburn; chest-rub formulations as needed to make breathing easier with the common cold
Children under 10:
Don't give peppermint tea to babies or young children. The menthol it contains can cause a choking sensation in youngsters of this age.