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Used Herbs

Peppermint Leaves (Menthae Piperitae Herba)
Parts used: Stems, Leaves
Uses: Aids digestion, increasing stomach acidity. Slightly anesthetizes mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract. Useful for chills, colic, diarrhea, headache, heart trouble, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, poor appetite, rheumatism, and spasms.
Caution: May interfere with iron absorption. Should not be used by nursing mothers.