Product details
Latin name: Mentha piperita
Common name: Peppermint
Family: Lamiaceae
Form: Fortified Tincture
Concentration: 450mg dried root per 1ml
Dosage:
- 5 to 15 drops
Primary indications:
Stomach and intestinal complaints due to slow 'cold' digestion
When you experience many symptoms such as cramps, IBS, or gas, especially in your intestines due to slow digestion, peppermint helps stimulate them. Often, there's insufficient energy in that area, leading to slow digestion and fermentation. It can provide immediate relief from these symptoms.
Secondary indications:
In case of flu
Helps to clear space in the sinuses and lungs, cools the symptoms of fever and at the same time warms the system, thus helping against 'colds'.
Warnings:
Very safe plant especially at these dosages
Contraindications:
May reduce breast milk production
Can sometimes be a bit strong for children, then use a very low dose
Interactions:
Are there possible interactions with calcium antagonists (for high blood pressure)?
Are there possible interactions between histamine blockers and antacids?