Pharmaceutical form and dose
Peppermint is mainly used in tea (besides camomile). Many teas are mixed with each other and thus enhance the effect. To prepare a tea, two to three teaspoons of peppermint leaves are brewed with 150 ml of hot water, let it steep for 10 minutes, drink three times a day.
Peppermint oil is used internally for digestive problems. One to four drops are taken up to three times a day. For irritable bowel in the form of capsules resistant to gastric juice. For general digestive disorders and fatty foods, loss of appetite, menstrual problems and nausea, drinking a cup of peppermint tea can alleviate the symptoms. External use of peppermint oil:
- For inhalation 3 to four drops in hot water
- For skin problems as ointment with menthol.
- For tension headaches/headaches, migraines and weather sensitivity as 10% solution.
- For joint pain (arthralgia), muscle tension and neuralgia (nerve pain)
ManufacturerTrade names
Manufacturers are given as examples and were selected at random. We have no personal connection with any manufacturer! Carminativum – Hetterich® | 20 ml | 3,74 € Carminativum – Hetterich® | 100 ml | 12,95 € Status: January 2006
