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Peppermint Dried Herb
Peppermint Dried Herb
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Botanical Name
Botanical Name
Mentha x piperita L.
Plant Description
Plant Description
Mentha x piperita L., also known as peppermint, isan aromatic herb that can grow to be 18–36 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Ancient Egyptians used peppermint as a digestive aid and to freshen breath as early as 1550 BC. Dried peppermint leaves have been found in pyramids from 1000 BC.
Benefits
Benefits
Anorexia; Arthrosis; Asthma; Bacteria; Biliary Dysfunction; Bite; Bronchosis; Bug Bite; Burn; Cancer; Cancer, breast; Cancer, pancreas; Cancer, stomach; Catarrh; Cholecystosis; Cholera; Cold; Cold Sore; Colic; Colitis; Congestion; Coryza; Cough; Cramp; Croup; Dermatosis; Diarrhea; Diphtheria; Diverticulosis; Dysmenorrhea; Dyspepsia; Dysuria; Earache; Enterosis; Epilepsy; Epistaxis; Fever; Flu; Freckle; Gallstone; Gas; Gastrosis; Gingivosis; Gout; Gravel; Headache; Heartburn; Hemorrhoid; Hepatosis; Herpes; Hiccup; Hypochondria; Hysteria; IBS; Impotence; Infection; Inflammation; Insomnia; Itch; Jaundice; Languor; Mastosis; Measles; Menstrual Cramp; Migraine; Morning Sickness); Motion Sickness; Mucososis; Myalgia; Nausea; Nephrosis; Nervousness; Neuralgia; Neurosis; Pain; Pharyngosis; Phthisis; Pneumonia; Respirosis; Rheumatism; Rhinosis; Ringworm; Satyrism; Sciatica; Sinusosis; Sore Throat; Spermatorrhea; Splenosis; Stomachache; Stomatosis; Stone; Stress; Syncope; Tendinitis; Tonsilosis; Toothache; Typhoid; Ulcer; Urticaria; Uterosis; Vertigo; Virus; Vomiting; Water Retention; Worm.
Activities
Activities
Allergenic; Analgesic; Anaphrodisiac; Anesthetic; Antibacterial ; Antiemetic; Antiherpetic; Antiinflammatory; Antilactagogue; Antiitch; Antioxidant; Antipyretic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Antitussive; Antiulcer; Antiviral; Aphrodisiac; Apoptotic; Astringent; Bronchodilato; Calcium-Blocker; Cardiotonic; Carminative; Cholagogue; Choleretic; CNSSedative; Counterirritant; Decongestant; Detoxicant; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Insecticide; Myorelaxant; Orexigenic; Secretolytic; Sedative; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic; Tranquilizer; Vasodilator; Vermifuge; Vulnerary
Uses
Uses
Tea. Extract. Tincture.
Warnings
Warnings
Class 1.
Source
Source
Duke, J. A. 1985. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, Florida, CRC Press, Inc.
FDA Statement - Not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure through the sale of this Herb. Use at your own risk. Information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace consultation with your physician. The FDA has not evaluated this statement.
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