| Peppermint, also known as Mentha piperita, brandy | | | | its active component, and are dried and steeped to |
| mint, or lamb mint, is a popular herb that is used in | | | | make a tea out of it. Peppermint tea can be |
| the world of confectionery and alternative medicine. | | | | consumed to aid in digestion or to treat stomach |
| The plant, which is native to some parts in Europe | | | | upset. If you do not have the time to grow |
| and Asia, grows well in moist and shady places, and | | | | peppermint yourself, don't worry; peppermint tea is |
| produces tiny, purple flowers that bloom from July to | | | | commercially available and can be bought in the |
| September. | | | | market. |
| Peppermint as an herbal medicine is known for a | | | | Like all other herbal plants, precautionary care must |
| variety of uses. Its active component, menthol, is | | | | be exercised when taking or using peppermint in any |
| responsible for its calming and soothing properties. | | | | form due to the side effects that it might cause. To |
| Because of this, it can be used as an aid against | | | | people with GERD, you must be wary about using or |
| symptoms of common cold and dry cough, as well as | | | | taking peppermint as it can trigger your condition by |
| pharyngitis. When rubbed on the temples and | | | | relaxing the sphincter. Ask your doctor for further |
| forehead, its oil can help treat headaches. It can | | | | advice. The same thing goes to people with |
| soothe the skin that is infected with poison ivy and | | | | gallbladder and liver problems. Other side effects |
| hives. An anxious person can benefit from it by | | | | include allergies, mouth swelling, hives, skin rashes, |
| making a tea out of it as it can reduce mild anxiety. | | | | muscle tremors, and ulcerations. To pregnant |
| It may also help treat or cure toothaches, fever, and | | | | mothers, consult your doctor to know if taking |
| muscular pain. | | | | peppermint will cause harm to your unborn baby. |
| It is used to promote good digestion and to treat | | | | When taking herbal supplements, it is very important |
| stomach upset, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual | | | | to ask for a healthcare professional's advice because |
| cramps, diarrhea, flatulence, and nausea. Its | | | | they are not closely evaluated and monitored by the |
| antibacterial properties can inhibit the growth of | | | | FAD. Some other ingredients may have been used |
| herpes and other viruses. Lastly, peppermint may | | | | which may interact with the other drugs you are |
| help treat gallstones. | | | | taking, and may cause harm and little-known side |
| But aside from being a herbal plant, peppermint is also | | | | effects. |
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