Today's herbal blurb is all about Peppermint. This is a fantastic herb for your digestive system.
The Latin binomial is Mentha piperita. The parts used are the aerial parts or the leaves and flowers. In peppermint, we usually use the leaves. The active constituents are volatile oils (menthol), phenolic acids, tannins, and flavonoids. The therapeutic actions that we use it for are anti-emetic, carminative, digestive, decongestant, diaphoretic, analgesic, and nervine, We use it to ease spasms in your digestive system, especially from IBS or other spasmodic intestinal disorders. It can ease pain from heart burn, indigestion, flatulence. We use it to ease nausea and vomiting. For protecting and encouraging the repair and soothing of the intestinal tract after illness. We also use it for managing fevers, alleviating congestion, and easing pain in the muscles and from headaches. Dosing: 1 tsp of dried herb- 8 oz (240 ml) of water, boiling. pour over dried herbs in a mug and cover. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink. You can do so up to 3 times a day. Tincture: 1-2 ml of 1:5 tincture up to 3 times a day. Caution: Do not use on newborns, infants, or children under 2 years old. Not safe for pregnancy. Please consult a doctor before using during pregnancy. This is a great, well rounded versatile herb to use for many different conditions. Just make sure to abide by the cautionary uses and enjoy a cup of peppermint tea whenever you feel it would be useful.
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