Paper mint
Peppermint is a herb that grows naturally throughout Europe and North America. It is a cross between two types of mint: water mint and spearmint. Both peppermint leaves and essential oil extracted from the plant are used for various health purposes. Essential oils are concentrated oils that contain substances responsible for a plant's characteristic odor or flavor. Peppermint is a common flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and its oil is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Its use for health purposes dates back several thousand years, with records from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt mentioning its use for digestive disorders and other conditions.
LATIN NAME-Mentha piperita
FAMILY-LABIATE
पर्याय- रोचानी,पहाड़ी, पुदीना, पुतिहा, पुदीना, पोदीनाका फुदीनो, पोदीना
Eng. Name -paper mint,spearmint,garden mint
MORPHOLOGY -perennial herb of height(1-2 foot)
Chem. Compo-menthol,menthone,pulegone,menthofuran
गुण-लघु ,रूक्ष्य,तीक्ष्ण
रस- कटु
वीर्य उष्ण
विपाक-कटु
आमयिक प्रयोग- कफ बात सामक
Useful part -leaf,oil extract
DOSE-Leaf juice -5-10 ml
Oil extract -1-3 drop
विशिष्ट योग-अंतर्थ तेल और लेप,एपीरिच सिरप
Uses & Effectiveness
Likely Effective for
A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS). Taking peppermint oil by mouth reduces stomach pain, bloating, gas, and bowel movements in people with IBS.
Possibly Effective for
Using peppermint oil as an ingredient in enemas can help relax the colon during barium enema exams. Additionally, taking peppermint oil by mouth before the start of a barium enema appears to reduce spasms.
For individuals experiencing nausea and vomiting after cancer drug treatment, taking peppermint extract by mouth and inhaling peppermint oil can help reduce these symptoms.
When it comes to indigestion (dyspepsia), taking peppermint together with caraway by mouth can improve symptoms. However, it is unclear if taking peppermint alone provides the same benefits.
Peppermint oil can also help reduce spasms and pain in people undergoing a certain procedure (endoscopy) used to view the inside of the body. The most effective method is spraying peppermint oil into the intestine by the doctor. It is uncertain whether taking peppermint oil by mouth has the same effect.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Peppermint oil is likely safe. Peppermint leaf is possibly safe when taken for up to 8 weeks. It's not clear if peppermint leaf is safe to use for longer than 8 weeks. Peppermint can cause some side effects including heartburn, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting.
When applied to the skin: Peppermint oil is likely safe.
When given as an enema (rectally): Peppermint oil is likely safe.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: Peppermint oil is likely safe. Peppermint leaf is possibly safe when taken for up to 8 weeks. It's not clear if peppermint leaf is safe to use for longer than 8 weeks. Peppermint can cause some side effects including heartburn, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting.
When applied to the skin: Peppermint oil is likely safe.
When given as an enema (rectally): Peppermint oil is likely safe.
When inhaled: Peppermint oil is possibly safe when used as part of aromatherapy.
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