Herbsconnect Organic Dried Peppermint Leaves - 100g

Peppermint can consist of fresh or dry leaves for use in food or as a tea. Peppermint is a popular traditional remedy for a number of conditions.

It is believed to have calming effects.

It is used to treat flatulence, menstrual pains, diarrhea, nausea, depression-related anxiety, muscle and nerve pain, the common cold, indigestion, and IBS.

Health Benefits of Peppermint leaves

May Improve Liver Function

Natural Remedy For Cold And Flu

Treatment Of Respiratory Problems

Kills Bad Breath

Anti-Cancer Properties

Treatment Of Seasonal Fever

Anti-Bacterial Agent

May Enhance Memory

Helps In Reducing Nausea

Brings Down Headache

May Aid Digestion

Peppermint Leaf May Benefit Breastfeeding

May Help Treas Depression And Stress

Helps Weight Loss

May Increase Female Sterility

Helpful In Treating IBS

Other Health Benefits

Peppermint can consist of fresh or dry leaves for use in food or as a teaating dried leaves: Used to treat bad breath. Inhaling essential oils: May improve brain function and cold symptoms. Applying it to the skin: Used to reduce nipple pain from breastfeeding. Peppermint has shown health benefits for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, skin conditions, headaches, cold, and flu.It can interact with medicines and is not advised for people with gastrointestinal problems. Scientific studies have suggested that peppermint, in various forms, can help treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
These include:
painbloatingdiarrheagasA 2008 study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) concluded that peppermint was helpful as an antispasmodic in treating IBS.
Antispasmodic properties are those that reduce the intensity and frequency of spasms or involuntary movement.
Some research has indicated that peppermint may help reduce pain related to IBS.
A study published in 2013 found that peppermint was useful in treating abdominal pain in patients with diarrhea due to IBS.
A team from the University of Adelaide in Australia concluded that peppermint activates an anti-pain channel in the colon, resulting in reduced inflammatory pain in the gut. 

Menthol, the main chemical component of peppermint, is an effective decongestant. Decongestants shrink the swollen membranes in the nose, making it easier to breathe.

Menthol is also an expectorant. Expectorants loosen and bring up mucus from the lungs. Expectorants help people with coughs.

Peppermint or Menthe Piperita is a hybrid perennial mint resulting from cross pollination between the watermint and spearmint. Its flavour is absolutely unique - and must be tried to be believed!. Fresh or dried peppermint leaves are often used alone in peppermint tea or with other herbs in herbal teas (tisanes, infusions). Peppermint is used for flavouring ice cream, candy, fruit preserves, alcoholic beverages, chewing gum, toothpaste, and some shampoos, soaps and skin care products.

Menthol activates cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin and mucosal tissues