Peppermint
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Home Remedies for Peppermint
FLATULENCE
Take 2 500 mg enteric-coated peppermint capsules, 3 times per day.
Referred to as farting, trumping, tooting, passing gas, breaking windGuydeMaupassant | November 4th, 2017
Take 2 500 mg enteric-coated peppermint capsules, 3 times per day.
Referred to as farting, trumping, tooting, passing gas, breaking windGuydeMaupassant | November 4th, 2017
SINUS CONGESTION
Peppermint essential oil can relieve sinus congestion, treat indigestion, increase energy levels.
Mechanism - Mentha Peperita LoisaAllcott | July 15th, 2018
Peppermint essential oil can relieve sinus congestion, treat indigestion, increase energy levels.
Mechanism - Mentha Peperita LoisaAllcott | July 15th, 2018
HEADACHE [migraine]
Apply a dab of peppermint oil or eucalyptus oil under the nose and on the temples to help relieve headache pain.Garrett | July 19th, 2018
Apply a dab of peppermint oil or eucalyptus oil under the nose and on the temples to help relieve headache pain.Garrett | July 19th, 2018
SORE THROAT [Pharyngitis]
Mix 1 ounce of peppermint leaves (Mentha spp.) with one pint of boiling water. Cover and let cool. Gargle. Mint works as an anti-inflammatory, anesthetic and has antimicrobial properties.Fedup | August 9th, 2020
Mix 1 ounce of peppermint leaves (Mentha spp.) with one pint of boiling water. Cover and let cool. Gargle. Mint works as an anti-inflammatory, anesthetic and has antimicrobial properties.Fedup | August 9th, 2020
RASHES, HIVES [exanthem, urticaria]
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) or Cornmint (Mentha arvensis) can be used as a topical treatment for rashes or hives. Both contain menthol (anesthetic and anti-inflammatory) and rosmarinic acid (anti-inflammatory).
Steep one ounce of dried Peppermint or Cornmint in a one-pint jar or other container of boiling water. Let cool. Apply to effected area using a cloth as necessary.
Mechanism - menthol, rosmarinic acidJose3124 | October 4th, 2020
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) or Cornmint (Mentha arvensis) can be used as a topical treatment for rashes or hives. Both contain menthol (anesthetic and anti-inflammatory) and rosmarinic acid (anti-inflammatory).
Steep one ounce of dried Peppermint or Cornmint in a one-pint jar or other container of boiling water. Let cool. Apply to effected area using a cloth as necessary.
Mechanism - menthol, rosmarinic acidJose3124 | October 4th, 2020
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Peppermint
BUCHU (Barosma)AGBE2
...Buchu; (1) Short Buchu; (2) Long Buchu. Principal Constituents.A volatile oil, with a penetrating peppermint-like aroma, yielding diosphenol (C14 H22 O3), or barosma camphor, which may be obtained i......lding diosphenol (C14 H22 O3), or barosma camphor, which may be obtained in colorless needles, of a peppermint taste. Preparation.Specific Medicine Barosma. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Specific Indications...2
...Buchu; (1) Short Buchu; (2) Long Buchu. Principal Constituents.A volatile oil, with a penetrating peppermint-like aroma, yielding diosphenol (C14 H22 O3), or barosma camphor, which may be obtained i......lding diosphenol (C14 H22 O3), or barosma camphor, which may be obtained in colorless needles, of a peppermint taste. Preparation.Specific Medicine Barosma. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Specific Indications...2
CARBO LIGNI
Charcoal prepared by burning soft wood. It must be kept in tightly-closed vessels. Common Names: Charcoal, Wood Charcoal; Synonym: Carbo... / ... pregnancy, charcoal is a most effective agent. It may be combined, plain or aromatized with oil of peppermint, with sodium bicarbonate in acidity of the stomach, with bismuth subnitrate in marked irr... / ...the belly-wall tumid and doughy, the tongue expressionless and pale with little coating and lenticular spots, or the coating may lift in patches.2
Charcoal prepared by burning soft wood. It must be kept in tightly-closed vessels. Common Names: Charcoal, Wood Charcoal; Synonym: Carbo... / ... pregnancy, charcoal is a most effective agent. It may be combined, plain or aromatized with oil of peppermint, with sodium bicarbonate in acidity of the stomach, with bismuth subnitrate in marked irr... / ...the belly-wall tumid and doughy, the tongue expressionless and pale with little coating and lenticular spots, or the coating may lift in patches.2
EPILOBIUMEPPU2
The leaves and tops of Epilobium angustifolium, Linné, and Epilobium palustre, Linné (Nat. Ord. Onagraceae). North America. Dose, 10 to 60 grains. Common Names: 1.... / ...usion is the best preparation. It may be prepared in the usual way, and aromatized with essence of peppermint and preserved with a small quantity of glycerin.2
The leaves and tops of Epilobium angustifolium, Linné, and Epilobium palustre, Linné (Nat. Ord. Onagraceae). North America. Dose, 10 to 60 grains. Common Names: 1.... / ...usion is the best preparation. It may be prepared in the usual way, and aromatized with essence of peppermint and preserved with a small quantity of glycerin.2
MENTHA PIPERITA
...erita L.) (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Europe and the United States. Dose, 60 to 120 grains. Common Names: Peppermint. Principal Constituents.A volatile oil (Oleum Mentha, Piperitae) and menthol. (See Men......eum Mentha, Piperitae) and menthol. (See Menthol.) Preparations.-1. Oleum Menthae Piperitae, Oil of Peppermint. (A clear, colorless oil having the strong odor and taste of peppermint and giving a sens......o the mouth or water is drunk; soluble in alcohol.) Dose, 1 to 10 drops. 2. Aqua Menthae Piperitae, Peppermint Water. Dose, 1 fluidrachm to 1 fluidounce. 3. Spiritus Menthae Piperitae, Spirit of Peppe...2
...erita L.) (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Europe and the United States. Dose, 60 to 120 grains. Common Names: Peppermint. Principal Constituents.A volatile oil (Oleum Mentha, Piperitae) and menthol. (See Men......eum Mentha, Piperitae) and menthol. (See Menthol.) Preparations.-1. Oleum Menthae Piperitae, Oil of Peppermint. (A clear, colorless oil having the strong odor and taste of peppermint and giving a sens......o the mouth or water is drunk; soluble in alcohol.) Dose, 1 to 10 drops. 2. Aqua Menthae Piperitae, Peppermint Water. Dose, 1 fluidrachm to 1 fluidounce. 3. Spiritus Menthae Piperitae, Spirit of Peppe...2
MENTHA VIRIDIS
The leaves and tops of Mentha spicata, Linné (Mentha viridis, Linné). (Nat. Ord. Labiatae.) Wild in Europe, and introduced into. the United... / ...ty secretion of high-colored urine; simple nausea. Action and Therapy.Spearmint is used much like peppermint. though it is somewhat inferior as a carminative. It is especially valuable to allay naus... / ...potash salt the solids of the urine. Spearmint may be used in strangury, suppression of urine, and scalding of urine, with difficult micturition.2
The leaves and tops of Mentha spicata, Linné (Mentha viridis, Linné). (Nat. Ord. Labiatae.) Wild in Europe, and introduced into. the United... / ...ty secretion of high-colored urine; simple nausea. Action and Therapy.Spearmint is used much like peppermint. though it is somewhat inferior as a carminative. It is especially valuable to allay naus... / ...potash salt the solids of the urine. Spearmint may be used in strangury, suppression of urine, and scalding of urine, with difficult micturition.2
MENTHOL
Menthol. A secondary alcohol obtained from the oil of Mentha piperita, Linné, or from other oils of mints. It should be kept in well-stoppered... / ...Description.Colorless needle or prismatic crystals with a strong odor and taste characteristic of peppermint, very soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform, and slightly soluble in water. It gives ... / ...is sometimes of value in hiccough. It should not be used in large doses internally because of the profound nervous disturbances it may occasion.2
Menthol. A secondary alcohol obtained from the oil of Mentha piperita, Linné, or from other oils of mints. It should be kept in well-stoppered... / ...Description.Colorless needle or prismatic crystals with a strong odor and taste characteristic of peppermint, very soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform, and slightly soluble in water. It gives ... / ...is sometimes of value in hiccough. It should not be used in large doses internally because of the profound nervous disturbances it may occasion.2
OLEUM CAJUPUTI
Oil of Cajuput, Oil of Cajeput. A volatile oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of several varieties of Melaleuca Leucadendron, Linné (and... / ...imes called Hunns Life Drops and Compound Tincture of Cajeput). Contains oils of cajuput, clove, peppermint, and anise, of each 1 fluidounce dissolved in 4 fluidounces of alcohol. A popular antispa... / ...being used by Eclectic practitioners oftener than any other medicine, except in severe cases when the conjoint use of morphine is necessary.2
Oil of Cajuput, Oil of Cajeput. A volatile oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of several varieties of Melaleuca Leucadendron, Linné (and... / ...imes called Hunns Life Drops and Compound Tincture of Cajeput). Contains oils of cajuput, clove, peppermint, and anise, of each 1 fluidounce dissolved in 4 fluidounces of alcohol. A popular antispa... / ...being used by Eclectic practitioners oftener than any other medicine, except in severe cases when the conjoint use of morphine is necessary.2
OLEUM RICINI
Castor Oil. The fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Ricinus communis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Euphorbiaceae). An East Indian plant;... / ...ter. The great drawback to castor oil is its nauseous taste, which may be more or less disguised by peppermint and other aromatics. Peppermint lozenges may be eaten immediately before and after swallo... / ...equal parts of aromatic syrup of rhubarb (or neutralizing cordial or glyconda) and castor oil may be given in doses of one to two fluidounces.2
Castor Oil. The fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Ricinus communis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Euphorbiaceae). An East Indian plant;... / ...ter. The great drawback to castor oil is its nauseous taste, which may be more or less disguised by peppermint and other aromatics. Peppermint lozenges may be eaten immediately before and after swallo... / ...equal parts of aromatic syrup of rhubarb (or neutralizing cordial or glyconda) and castor oil may be given in doses of one to two fluidounces.2
RHEUM
... Rhei Compositus (Eclectic), Eclectic Compound Powder of Rhubarb. (Equal parts of powdered rhubarb, peppermint and bicarbonate of potassium). Dose, 1/2 to 2 drachms. 6. Pulvis Rhei Compositus, Compoun......zing Mixture, Neutralizing Cordial, or Physic.-Take of rhubarb, pulverized, salaeratus, pulverized, peppermint plant, pulverized, equal parts. To a large teaspoonful add half a pint of boiling water; ......e, 1 to 4 fluidrachms. 8. Locke's Neutralizing Cordial. (Formula.) Take of coarsely ground rhubarb, peppermint herb, and potassium bicarbonate, of each three ounces; boiling water, four pints; diluted...2
... Rhei Compositus (Eclectic), Eclectic Compound Powder of Rhubarb. (Equal parts of powdered rhubarb, peppermint and bicarbonate of potassium). Dose, 1/2 to 2 drachms. 6. Pulvis Rhei Compositus, Compoun......zing Mixture, Neutralizing Cordial, or Physic.-Take of rhubarb, pulverized, salaeratus, pulverized, peppermint plant, pulverized, equal parts. To a large teaspoonful add half a pint of boiling water; ......e, 1 to 4 fluidrachms. 8. Locke's Neutralizing Cordial. (Formula.) Take of coarsely ground rhubarb, peppermint herb, and potassium bicarbonate, of each three ounces; boiling water, four pints; diluted...2
SENNASENNA
The dried leaflets of (1) Cassia acutifolia, Delile, or of (2) Cassia angustifolia, Vahl (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae). (1) Eastern and central Africa;... / ...ut these effects may be mitigated by infusing it with coffee, or by the addition of cloves, ginger, peppermint, cinnamon, or other aromatic corroborants. Cream of tartar added to it increases its acti... / ...woman, and for children. It may be given in water, or the readyprepared lozenges may be used, the patient partaking also of plenty of water.2
The dried leaflets of (1) Cassia acutifolia, Delile, or of (2) Cassia angustifolia, Vahl (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae). (1) Eastern and central Africa;... / ...ut these effects may be mitigated by infusing it with coffee, or by the addition of cloves, ginger, peppermint, cinnamon, or other aromatic corroborants. Cream of tartar added to it increases its acti... / ...woman, and for children. It may be given in water, or the readyprepared lozenges may be used, the patient partaking also of plenty of water.2
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Peppermint
CHLORODYNE
A popular combination of anodynes much used for relief of colic, cholera morbus and spasmodic pains in general. Each fluidrachm contains; Morphine Hydrochloride, 3-8 gr.; Tincture Cannabis Indica 11 1/4 M; Acid Hydrocyanic, diluted, 1 1/8 M; Chloroform, 5 3/4 M]; Oil Peppermint, 3-16 M; Tincture Capsicum, §/3 Ill. Dose for an adult, 0.3 to 1.0 c. c. (5 to 15 M), repeated in % to 1 hour when necessary to control pain.3
A popular combination of anodynes much used for relief of colic, cholera morbus and spasmodic pains in general. Each fluidrachm contains; Morphine Hydrochloride, 3-8 gr.; Tincture Cannabis Indica 11 1/4 M; Acid Hydrocyanic, diluted, 1 1/8 M; Chloroform, 5 3/4 M]; Oil Peppermint, 3-16 M; Tincture Capsicum, §/3 Ill. Dose for an adult, 0.3 to 1.0 c. c. (5 to 15 M), repeated in % to 1 hour when necessary to control pain.3
MENTHOL
Stearopten obtained from PEPPERMINT and other species of Mentha and representing the medicinal activity of these plants. Carminative, stimulant, anodyne, antiseptic. Used chiefly as a local anodyne, especially for relief of neuralgic pain.3
Stearopten obtained from PEPPERMINT and other species of Mentha and representing the medicinal activity of these plants. Carminative, stimulant, anodyne, antiseptic. Used chiefly as a local anodyne, especially for relief of neuralgic pain.3
NEUTRALIZING CORDIAL (Compound Syrup of Rhubarb and Potassa. N. F.)
Stomachic, laxative, antacid. A favorite remedy with many for certain dyspeptlc conditions, in which constipation and acidity of the stomach are prominent symptoms. Each fluidrachm repre sents; Rhubarb, 2 1/4 grs.; Cinnamon 1 1/8 grs.; Golden-seal, 1 1/8 grs.; Potassium Bicarb., 2 1/4 grs-; Oil Peppermint, 3-50 M Dose, 4 to 8 c. c. (1 to 2 fluidrachms) when distress is felt after eating. It is best taken as much as two hours after a meal.3
Stomachic, laxative, antacid. A favorite remedy with many for certain dyspeptlc conditions, in which constipation and acidity of the stomach are prominent symptoms. Each fluidrachm repre sents; Rhubarb, 2 1/4 grs.; Cinnamon 1 1/8 grs.; Golden-seal, 1 1/8 grs.; Potassium Bicarb., 2 1/4 grs-; Oil Peppermint, 3-50 M Dose, 4 to 8 c. c. (1 to 2 fluidrachms) when distress is felt after eating. It is best taken as much as two hours after a meal.3
PEPPERMINTMEPI
The leaves and tops of MENTHA PIPERITA. Lin. Carminative, antispasmodic, anodyne. Used in flatulent colic, in dysmenorrhea and for relief of nausea. Most important active constituent, Mento1, q. v. The official volatile oil may be given in doses of 0.06 to 0.20 c. c. (1 to 3 M).3
The leaves and tops of MENTHA PIPERITA. Lin. Carminative, antispasmodic, anodyne. Used in flatulent colic, in dysmenorrhea and for relief of nausea. Most important active constituent, Mento1, q. v. The official volatile oil may be given in doses of 0.06 to 0.20 c. c. (1 to 3 M).3
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Peppermint
GOUT
In acute attacks prescribe colchicum, pushing the remedy to its full effect; morphine... / ...ermatically for pain; abundance of water, particularly lithia water; potassium iodide; local application of alka line lotions, tincture iodine or oil peppermint. Indigestible and stimu lating food and alcoholic drinks must be prohibited. In Sub-acute and Chronic Gout, potassium iodide, arsenic and f...3
In acute attacks prescribe colchicum, pushing the remedy to its full effect; morphine... / ...ermatically for pain; abundance of water, particularly lithia water; potassium iodide; local application of alka line lotions, tincture iodine or oil peppermint. Indigestible and stimu lating food and alcoholic drinks must be prohibited. In Sub-acute and Chronic Gout, potassium iodide, arsenic and f...3
References
1) Bergner, Pal., Griswold, Alexandra F., Hufford, David J., et al. . Morton Grove, Il: Publications International, 2017.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.