PEPPERMINT SPIRITS
PEPPERMINT SPIRITS Mentha piperita
Liquid extract of dried leaf blended with essential oil of fresh herb.Actions: Stomachic that enhances circulation and secretions of stomach; stomach
antispasmodic and carminative; relieves nausea and vomiting; checks abnormal fermentation
in stomach. Breath freshener. Flavorful, aromatic corrigent.
Uses: Agreeable taste makes Peppermint especially useful in various maladies of the stomach,
and, to a lesser degree, the intestines: stomach upset, gastro-intestinal spasms, flatulent colic;
to allay nausea and vomiting and ease diarrhea discomfort. Promotes good digestion and
relieves indigestion. Eases griping caused by laxatives. Excellent adjunct in treating gastrointestinal
symptoms associated with maladies of the gall bladder and pancreas. Excellent,
quick-acting remedy for hiccup. Produces sweating and promotes recovery from colds and flu
(taken in hot water). Taken internally and rubbed into the temples and forehead, it gives
relief from nervous headaches, migraines and sick headaches.
Dose: Take 20 to 40 drops in half-cup water, 2 to 5 times per day. Best taken after meals to
facilitate good digestion or relieve indigestion.
Cautions: Do not take undiluted extract drops internally. When applying topically, take care
not to get the extract or its vapors in the eyes.
Liquid extract of dried leaf blended with essential oil of fresh herb.
