PEPPERMINT

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Peppermint (Mentha piperita)   Peppermint is used for calming the nervous stomach and ridding the body of gas pains.   Peppermint is also good for ending the nausea that accompanies an upset stomach. Peppermint oil or tea is often used to calm a nervous condition, insomnia, cramps, an coughs.   It is very good for cramps and migraine headaches. Common Names: Mint Brandy mint Lamb mint Plant Parts used: Leaves Side Effects or contraindications: None known Cautions: If Tea is taken more than 8 to 12 days in a row heart problems could develop. Internal uses for Peppermint Antispasmodic Carminative Stomachic Gas pain Tonic External use for Peppermint None Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Tea: 1 to 3 tsp leaves to 1 cup boiling water Steep Take: 1 and 1/2 to 2 cups a day. for 6 or 7 days in a row. Oil: Purchase Take: 2 or 3 drops on a sugar cube w/ hot (regular) tea. For gas pains: Take 1 or 2 drops in half glass of water. Tincture: Best purchased Take: 10 to 50 drops depending on age and severity of pain.