Peppermint is a vigorous hybrid mint prized in European herbalism for its cooling digestive action and ability to ease cramping, bloating, and sluggish digestion through its high menthol content. Its distinctive sharp, refreshing aroma and naturally sweet taste make it equally valued as a culinary herb and a soothing digestive remedy.
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tea, tincture, oil, capsule
1–3 cups tea daily; 0.5–1ml tincture 2–3x daily; 50–100mg peppermint oil in enteric capsules 2–3x daily
May cause heartburn in GERD sufferers. High doses can be toxic to infants.
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