Peppermint

Net Weight: 1 oz. 

Mentha × piperita

Actions: Analgesic, Anti-emetic, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Stimulant

Energetics: Cooling, Drying

Use:

Used to soothe an upset stomach or aid digestion. It has a calming and numbing effect and is often used to treat headaches, skin irritation, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, flatulence and anxiety associated with depression. It can also be used to help with IBS, the common cold, sinus infections and other conditions. It is often used in food, as a tea and a tincture.

Safety: Peppermint’s high essential oil content makes it unsafe to use in high amounts during pregnancy or for babies and young children. Peppermint may reduce milk flow in nursing mothers. People with gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) may find that peppermint aggravates their condition.

Please do your research before starting use of any herbs for any precautions.

May contain allergens. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.