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peppermint

Mentha piperita

Names History Constituents Uses
Family: Labiatae

Latin name: Mentha piperita

M. piperita
Peppermint
Mint
Pfefferminze
spearmint
brandy mint
chocolate mint
Hortela
Menta
Mentha Montana
Menthe
Heirba buena
Peppermint is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint and was first cultivated near London in 1750. Peppermint grows almost everywhere.

The two main cultivated forms are the black mint, which has violet-colored leaves and stems and a relatively high oil content, and the white mint, which has pure green leaves and a milder taste.
Confectioners call it "chocolate mint".
Phytochemicals Include: 1,8-cineole, Acetaldehyde, Acetic-acid, Alpha-amorphene, Alpha-cadinene, Alpha-carotene, Alpha-copaene, Alpha-gurjunene, Alpha-pinene, Alpha-terpinene, Alpha-terpineol, Alpha-thujone, Alpha-tocopherol, Aluminum, Amyl-alcohol, Amyl-valerate, Anethole, Azulene, Benzoic-acid, Beta-betulenol, Beta-carotene , Beta-caryophyllene, Beta-copaene, Beta-ionone, Beta-pinene, Beta-thujone, Beta-ylangene , Betaine, Bicycloelemene, Bisabolene, Cadinene, Calcium, Camphene, Carvacrol, Carveol, Carveol-acetate, Carvone, Caryophyllene-oxide, Cedrene, Cedrol, Choline, Chromium, Cineole, Cinerol, Cinnamic-acid-methyl-ester, Cis-piperitol, Cis-roseoxide, Cis-sabinol, Citronellol, Cobalt, Cryptone, Flavons Hymenoxin, Iron, Isoamyl-phenylacetate, Isobutyric-acid, Isomenthol, Isomenthol-acetate, Isomenthone, Isomenthyl-acetate, Isopulegol-acetate, Isorhoifolin, Isovaleraldehyde, Isovaleric-acid, Isovaleric-acid-n-octyl-ester, Jasmone, Lavandulol, Ledol , Limonene, Linalool, Luteolin, Magnesium, Manganese, Menthol, Menthone, Menthoside, Menthyl-acetate, Menthyl-isovalerate, Menthyl-valerate, Myrcene, Myrtenol, Neoisomenthol-acetate, Neomenthol, Neomenthone, Neomenthyl-acetate, Nerolidol, Nevadensin, Niacin, Octan-3-ol, P-cymene, P-cymol, Pectin, Pent-cis-2-en-1-ol, Perillyl-alcohol, Phellandrene, Phenylethanols, Phenyl-propyl-pyridines, Phosphorus, Pinene, Piperitenone, Piperitone, Piperitone-oxide, Potassium, Protein, Pulegone, Pyridine, Riboflavin, Rosmarinic-acid, Rutin, Sabinene, Sabinene-acetate, Sabinene-hydrate, Salvigenin, Selenium, Sideritoflavone, Silicon, Terpinolene, Thiamin, Thymol, Tin, Trans-piperitol, Trans-roseoxide, Vanillin, Viridiflorol , Xanthomicrol, Zinc
stimulant
tonic
vermifuge
antispasmodic
diaphoretic
stomachic
carminative
antiviral
antifungal
antibacterial
choleretic
flatulence
antiseptic properties
indigestion
nausea
dysentery
anti-diarrhoeal agent
prevents bowel cramping.sore throats
colds and toothache
diffusive stimulant
  carminative
stomachic
irritable bowel syndrome
intestinal colic
gallstones
external analgesic and nasal decongestant
anodyne
diuretic
palpitation of the heart
mental exhaustion
fatigue
reduce chills
reduce fever
tension headache relief
migraine. smoking herb.cosmetics
candies
toothpaste
tooth whitener
herb teas
including zoster treatments.
prevents bowel cramping.sore throats
colds and toothache
diffusive stimulant
  carminative
stomachic
irritable bowel syndrome
intestinal colic
gallstones
external analgesic and nasal decongestant
anodyne
diuretic
palpitation of the heart
mental exhaustion
fatigue
reduce chills
reduce fever
tension headache relief
migraine. smoking herb
cosmetics
candies
toothpaste
tooth whitener
herb teas
including zoster treatments



Essential Peppermint Oil

topically, for pain of rheumatism or tendonitis.Refreshing in foot lotion.

Boiled in milk and drunk hot Peppermint herb is good for abdominal pains.

Tea Infusion: make a tea a strong as you wish of the dried herb, sugar and milk may be added if desired.

Soup:

Boil leaves from ten stems in a large pot as a gingery soup base fro vegetable soup.

Travel:

having mint or minted gum when travelling is always a wake-up and a refreshment, besides coping with motion sickness somewhat.


contra-indications

Contra-Indications



CAUTION : It is recommended you discuss the use of Peppermint with your Herbalist or pharmacist. Do not use Oil of Peppermint directly on groin or underarms, since it will cause a burning discomfort.
"Aromatherapy is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have a health condition, consult your physician.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor before using any aromatherapy products. Do not take essential oils internally. Keep essential oils and all aromatherapy products out of the reach of children".



Peppermint Constituents:

Phytochemicals Include: 1,8-cineole, Acetaldehyde, Acetic-acid, Alpha-amorphene, Alpha-cadinene, Alpha-carotene, Alpha-copaene, Alpha-gurjunene, Alpha-pinene, Alpha-terpinene, Alpha-terpineol, Alpha-thujone, Alpha-tocopherol, Aluminum, Amyl-alcohol, Amyl-valerate, Anethole, Azulene, Benzoic-acid, Beta-betulenol, Beta-carotene , Beta-caryophyllene, Beta-copaene, Beta-ionone, Beta-pinene, Beta-thujone, Beta-ylangene , Betaine, Bicycloelemene, Bisabolene, Cadinene, Calcium, Camphene, Carvacrol, Carveol, Carveol-acetate, Carvone, Caryophyllene-oxide, Cedrene, Cedrol, Choline, Chromium, Cineole, Cinerol, Cinnamic-acid-methyl-ester, Cis-piperitol, Cis-roseoxide, Cis-sabinol, Citronellol, Cobalt, Cryptone, Flavons Hymenoxin, Iron, Isoamyl-phenylacetate, Isobutyric-acid, Isomenthol, Isomenthol-acetate, Isomenthone, Isomenthyl-acetate, Isopulegol-acetate, Isorhoifolin, Isovaleraldehyde, Isovaleric-acid, Isovaleric-acid-n-octyl-ester, Jasmone, Lavandulol, Ledol , Limonene, Linalool, Luteolin, Magnesium, Manganese, Menthol, Menthone, Menthoside, Menthyl-acetate, Menthyl-isovalerate, Menthyl-valerate, Myrcene, Myrtenol, Neoisomenthol-acetate, Neomenthol, Neomenthone, Neomenthyl-acetate, Nerolidol, Nevadensin, Niacin, Octan-3-ol, P-cymene, P-cymol, Pectin, Pent-cis-2-en-1-ol, Perillyl-alcohol, Phellandrene, Phenylethanols, Phenyl-propyl-pyridines, Phosphorus, Pinene, Piperitenone, Piperitone, Piperitone-oxide, Potassium, Protein, Pulegone, Pyridine, Riboflavin, Rosmarinic-acid, Rutin, Sabinene, Sabinene-acetate, Sabinene-hydrate, Salvigenin, Selenium, Sideritoflavone, Silicon, Terpinolene, Thiamin, Thymol, Tin, Trans-piperitol, Trans-roseoxide, Vanillin, Viridiflorol , Xanthomicrol, Zinc



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