Peppermint - Mentha piperita

NAME
Peppermint


LATIN NAME
Mentha piperita

ALSO KNOWN AS
Brady mint, balm mint, curled mint, lamb mint.

ORIGIN
Mediterranean.


TYPICAL PREPARATIONS AND DOSAGE
Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto a heaped teaspoonful of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. This may be drunk as often as desired.
Tincture: l-2ml three times a day

PRECAUTIONS
None known. However if you are taking homeopathic remedies peppermint is contraindicated as it negates their action.


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