Peppermint leaves

Structure: peppermint leaves.

Pharmacological properties: Peppermint leaves contain essential oil (2-3%), which contains menthol, pinenes, limonene, felandren, cineole and other terpenoids, in addition, flavonoids, ursolic acid and oleanol, betaine, carotene, hesperidin , tannins, organic acids, trace elements and increase the secretion of the digestive glands, stimulate appetite, suppress the processes of decay and fermentation in the digestive canal, reduce the tone of the smooth muscles of the intestines, bile and urinary tract, increase the secretion of bile, have a sedative and weak hypotensive effect .

Indications: diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (nausea of ​​various origin, vomiting in pregnant women, intestinal colic, flatulence, cramping of the gastrointestinal tract), liver disease (cholecystitis, hepatitis, cholangitis, cholelithiasis), as a mild sedative .

Dosage and administration: 5 g (1 tablespoon) of the leaves are placed in an enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 cup) of boiled water at room temperature, cover with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. It is cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, filtered, the remaining raw materials are squeezed out by strained infusion. Infusion is brought boiled water to 200 ml. Adults take 1 / 2-1 / 3 cups in a warm form 2-3 times a day 15 minutes before meals. Children depending on age - from 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup 2-3 times a day 15 minutes before meals. Shake the infusion before use.

2 filter bags are placed in glass or enameled dishes, pour 200 ml (1 cup) boiling water, close and leave for 15 minutes. Adults take orally in the form of heat 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day 15 minutes before meals. Children depending on age - from 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup 2-3 times a day 15 minutes before meals.

Holiday Terms: over the counter.

Packaging: 50 g in packs, 1.5 g in filter bags 20.