Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Peppermint is often sold as an herbal supplement.

Peppermint should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. It is not certain whether peppermint is effective in treating any medical condition. Other uses not proven with research have included dental plaque, bad breath, hot flashes, pain caused by shingles, itchy skin, toothaches, infections, muscle pain, and others. However, research has shown that peppermint may not be effective in treating these conditions. The flowers bloom in summer on plants with deeply cut, maple-like, green leaves. Peppermint has also been used to treat nausea and recovery after surgery. Peppermint Schnapps Hardy Hibiscus Plants produce large 8-10 inch, whitish pink flowers that have a reddish-pink eye and the same reddish-pink streaking in the flower petals. Decongestants shrink the swollen membranes in the nose, making it easier to breathe. Peppermint has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating irritable bowel syndrome, breast feeding discomfort, heartburn, migraines, tension headache and to reduce spasms during endoscopy and colon exams. Menthol, the main chemical component of peppermint, is an effective decongestant.

Peppermint is a plant also known as Brandy Mint, Extract of Mentha Piperita, Extract of Peppermint, Extrait de Feuilles de Menthe de Poivrée, Herba Menthae, Menta Piperita, Mentha arvensis, Mint, Mint Balm, Paparaminta, Peppermint Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Peppermint Oil, Western Peppermint, and other names.

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