Scientific Name: Mentha piperita

Other Names: Brandy Mint, Lamb Mint

Parts Used: Flowers, Leaves

Preparation & Dosage:

Herbal Actions: Analgesic, Anesthetic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, Anti-emetic, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Anti-ulcer, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Calmative, Carminative, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Refrigerant, Rubefacient, Stomachic, Tonic

Uses: Abdominal Pain, Anxiety, Asthma, Cellulitis, Chronic Bronchitis, Colds, Colic, Constipation, Cough, Cramps, Cystitis, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Dyspepsia, Enteritis, Fatigue, Fevers, Flatulence, Flatulent Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Gastrodynia, Gonorrhea, Headaches, Heartburn, Herpes, Indigestion, Influenza, Insomnia, Intestinal Colic, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Itching, Laryngitis, Migraine, Motion Sickness, Mouth Sores, Mumps, Muscle Spasms, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Nervousness, Pain Relief, Pruritis Ani, Rheumatism, Senility, Spastic Colon, Sunburn, Tension, Toothache, Vaginal Yeast Infections, Viruses, Vomiting, Wasp Stings

Contraindications: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not give to children under 5. Do not take essential oil internally.

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