Peppermint leaves
Herbs
Scientific name: Menthae piperitae folium
Synonyms: Peppermint leaf, Peppermint
Family: Lamiaceae
Occurrence of the plant: Thuringia, Bavaria, Eastern Europe
Characteristics: The leaves are thin, brittle, ovate and between 3 and 9 cm long. If you look closely with the help of a magnifying glass, the glandular scales are visible as yellow dots.
Application and preparation
Peppermint leaves
Application
Cramp-like symptoms in the gastrointestinal area as well as the gallbladder and bile ducts.
Effect
Antibacterial, calming, anti-inflammatory, germicidal, bilious, antispasmodic, analgesic
Tea making
1 tablespoon (approx. 1.5 g) of peppermint leaves is poured with boiling water (approx. 150 ml) and after 10 to 15 minutes, if necessary, strained through a tea strainer.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed, one cup of the tea is drunk two to four times a day.
Included in:
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