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Peppermint oil: Latin common name name: Mentha x
piperita: how are peppermint oils used.
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Mint oils
(Usage) Mint oils (Health aspects) Heartburn (Care and treatment) Irritable bowel syndrome (Care and treatment) |
| Pub Date: | 03/22/2012 |
| Publication: | Name: Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association Publisher: American Psychotherapy Association Audience: Academic; Professional Format: Magazine/Journal Subject: Psychology and mental health Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2012 American Psychotherapy Association ISSN: 1535-4075 |
| Issue: | Date: Spring, 2012 Source Volume: 15 Source Issue: 1 |
| Product: | SIC Code: 2899 Chemical preparations, not elsewhere classified |
| Geographic: | Geographic Scope: United States Geographic Code: 1USA United States |
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| Accession Number: | 282741115 |
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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introduction This fact sheet provides basic information about peppermint oil--uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information, The herb peppermint, a cross between two types of mint (water mint and spearmint), grows throughout Europe and North America. Peppermint is often used to flavor foods, and the leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas. What Peppermint Oil Is Used For Peppermint oil has been used for a variety of health conditions, including nausea, indigestion, and cold symptoms. Essential oil of peppermint can be taken in very small doses in capsule or liquid forms. The essential oil can also be diluted with another oil and applied to the skin. Peppermint oil is also used for headaches, muscle and nerve pain, and stomach and bowel conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. Reducing the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers. What the Science Says Results from several studies suggest that peppermint oil may improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. A few studies have found that peppermint oil, in combination with caraway oil, may help relieve indigestion, but this evidence is preliminary. Side Effects and Cautions Peppermint oil appears to be safe for most adults when used in small doses. Possible side effects include allergic reactions and heartburn. Capsules containing peppermint oil are often coated to reduce the likelihood of heartburn. If they are taken at the same time as medicines such as antacids, this coating can break down more quickly and increase the risk of heartburn. Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. For tips about talking with your health care providers about CAM, see NCCAM's Time to Talk campaign. Sources Peppermint. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:297-303. Peppermint. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.com on July 22, 2009. Peppermint oil (Mentha x piperita L.). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at www. naturalstandard.com on July 22, 2009. |
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