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Mint, Peppermint – Mentha piperita
Mint, Peppermint – Mentha piperita

Peppermint is known to have the most medicinal value of all the mints. Peppermint has a high menthol content.

Peppermint is used to treat

  • gastric and digestive disorder
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • nervous complaints and
  • insomnia

Peppermint relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract, stimulates bile flow, helps with nausea and travel sickness.

Peppermint is a decongestant – it treats fevers, influenza, colds and catarrh.

Peppermint can help with concentration during exam time.


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