Peppermint - Properties, Use Of Oil And Tinctures

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Peppermint

Instructions for use:

1. 1. Pharmacological action and properties
2. 2. Release form
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Method of application
5. 5. Side effects
6. 6. Contraindications to use

Prices in online pharmacies:

from 73 rub.

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Peppermint is a plant widely used in both folk and official medicine.

Pharmacological action and properties

The stems, flowers, mint leaves contain tannins, essential oils, betaine, hesperidin, organic substances, carotene, flavanoids, therefore the following properties of peppermint are known: soothing, analgesic, choleretic, antispasmodic, antiseptic.

Mint leaves increase the secretion of glands involved in digestion, stimulate the secretion of bile, relieve spasms, reduce the tone of the bile and urinary ducts, intestines.

Release form

Peppermint oil and peppermint tincture are produced.

You can also use dried and fresh leaves, flowers, mint stems.

Indications for use

The sedative, analgesic properties of peppermint are used for angina pectoris, headaches, atherosclerosis, hypertension, neurotic conditions, insomnia, pulmonary and cardiac pathologies.

The use of peppermint is effective for bronchial asthma, upper respiratory tract lesions, flatulence, nausea, cholangitis, gastrointestinal spasms, vomiting, liver and gall bladder pathologies.

Externally, mint can be used to rinse the mouth with toothache and inflammation of the gums, to treat the skin for acne, insect bites.

Mode of application

Peppermint tincture is applied orally, 10-15 drops at a time. Therapy lasts until the symptoms disappear, but you can not drink the tincture more than 3-4 rubles / day.

Peppermint oil inside is taken one drop 2p / day (for heartburn, intestinal colic, poisoning, nausea), adding it to tea or juice.

With hypertension, viral respiratory infection, poor cerebral circulation, problems with attention, performance, vision, you can use an aroma lamp - pour two tablespoons of water into which you drip 5-8 drops of peppermint oil into it.

For gum disease, to relieve toothache, prevent periodontal disease, make applications with peppermint oil - 5 caps. mixed with 10g of other vegetable oil and treat the gums. You can also use oil in the form of rinsing - 1-2 caps per 1 glass of water. oils. Rinse the mouth after eating.

Side effects

Allergic reactions (rash, itching, headache, nausea, dizziness, heartburn, bronchospasm, respiratory depression) may develop due to preparations containing mint.

With prolonged use of peppermint, urinary incontinence may develop (it disappears after the end of treatment), potency in men may worsen.

Contraindications for use

Peppermint contraindications: hypersensitivity, pregnancy, age up to 6 years, low blood pressure, varicose veins, increased acidity of gastric juice.

Also, contraindications of peppermint are its combination with homeopathic remedies and the need to carry out activities that require increased concentration of attention.

Peppermint: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Peppermint leaves filter bags 1.5g 20pcs 73 rbl. Buy

Essential oil Peppermint essential oil 10 ml 1 pc. RUB 78 Buy

Essential oil peppermint 10ml 82 RUB Buy

Essential oil Aspera Peppermint 10 ml RUB 100 Buy

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!