- Key Actions: Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, diaphoretic, Relieves gas, Mild.
- Parts Used: Leaf, essential oil
Peppermint
Mentha x piperita, Peppermint
🧬 Remedy Miasm: Psoric Miasm
The Psoric miasm is considered the mother of all chronic diseases. It primarily manifests as functional nervous weakness, allergies, skin itching, eruptions, and hypersensitivity.
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MODALITIES ETC
- Cautions: Do not give to children under the
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RELATIONSHIPS
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Often used with: Elderflower (Sambucus nigra).
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ABDOMEN
- Peppermint Mentha x piperita A mint hybrid first grown in england in the 17th century , peppermint is known around the world for its cool and flavorful taste.
- Commonly taken after a meal to aid digestion, the infusion is a useful remedy for flatulenceGas accumulation in stomach or intestinesThe presence of excessive air or gas in the digestive tract, causing bloating and wind. and bloating as well as headaches and migraines linked to digestive weakness medicinAl uses Parts used Leaf • essential oil Key actions Antiseptic • Antispasmodic • diaphoretic • Relieves gas • Mild analgesic • Mild sedative • Mild bitter gas, nausea, cramps, irritable bowel Clinical research confirms the usefulness of peppermint essential oil in irritable bowel syndrome.
- The essential oil acts on the colon, relieving spasm and irritability , and reducing the sensitivity of nerve endings in the intestinal wall.
- The milder-acting infusion can be safely taken for symptoms such as bad breath, gas, belching, bloating, and colicSevere fluctuating pain in the abdomenSevere, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by gas, spasm, or obstruction in the intestines, common in infants. colds, flu, headache, migraineSevere recurring headache, often on one sideA recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision. Peppermint and elderflower (sambucus-nigra-herbal/" class="internal-remedy-link" title="Click to view remedy: Sambucus Nigra">Sambucus nigra) make an effective combination for fever, colds, catarrhInflammation of mucous membranes with dischargeExcessive buildup of mucus in the nose or throat, associated with inflammation of the mucous membrane., and gastric infection hot peppermint tea encourages sweating and cools fever drink tea or apply 1–2 drops of peppermint oil to forehead to relieve headache and migraine topical uses Peppermint oil is soothing for itchy skin.
- Apply at 2 percent dilutionPotentized liquid homeopathic medicineA solution prepared by repeatedly diluting and shaking (succussing) a substance to enhance healing power while removing toxicity. (2 drops per teaspoonful of carrier oil) to affected areas.
- The infusion can be applied as a lotion to relieve nettle rash and eczemaItchy, inflamed skin conditionAn inflammatory skin rash causing dry, red, itchy, and sometimes cracking or blistered skin patches. be careful to avoid the eyes.
- Key information sAfety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ trAditiOnAl use ★ ★ ★ ★ reseArch ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ best tAKen As Infusion ✓✓✓ TinctureConcentrated liquid raw extractA mother tincture prepared by soaking botanical, animal, or mineral raw materials in alcohol and water. ✓✓ Enteric-coated capsules (with prescription only) ✓ dOsAge C (see pages 44–45) Often used with Elderflower (Sambucus nigra).
- cAutiOns Do not give to children under the age of 5.
- Essential oil is best taken internally on the recommendation of an herbal or medical practitioner.
- See also pp.42–51.
- Peppermint leaf makes a good after-dinner drink dried aerial Parts 165MenThA x PIPeRITA infusion
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Literature Citation & References:
This clinical profile is compiled from: Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH — Herbal Remedies (Eyewitness Companions), and Dr. David Keifer, MD — Herbal Remedies Reference Guide. Synced with traditional botanical use and pharmacological outlines.
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