Packaging: 40g (or 500g & 1kg), containing the aerial parts of the plant.
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Other Names: Mint

Properties:
● Beneficial for smokers.
● Tonic.
● Settles the stomach after vomiting.
● Helps with cholesterol.
● Aids in sinusitis.
● Helps with cough.
● Useful for colds.

Origin: Greece, Imathia region (cultivated).

Storage: Store in a cool (5°C – 15°C) and dark place.

Preparation:
Add 1 tablespoon of ground mint (or a pinch of unground) to 1 glass of boiling water in a covered container, let steep for 10-15 minutes, then strain before use.

Historical Information:
Mint is an ancient medicinal plant found in Egyptian tombs as offerings dating back thousands of years. Dioscorides referred to mint as "stomach-friendly," and Pliny wrote: "...it is exceptionally effective for body aches and bile disorders... it calms stomach pain and expels intestinal parasites." Matthiolus and Tabernaemontanus noted mint’s digestive and antispasmodic actions, as well as its role in enhancing bile secretion. However, it is not always clear from these ancient texts whether they refer specifically to peppermint or other related mint species.

Scientifically Proven Applications:
Both the Commission E and ESCOP recommend the use of mint leaves for the symptomatic treatment of digestive disorders, gas, and inflammation of the stomach lining. The Commission E additionally supports its use for spasms of the gallbladder and bile ducts. These applications are based on experience and have not been documented through clinical studies for mint leaves.

The following indications have been positively evaluated by ESCOP and the Commission E for mint oil: internal use for the symptomatic treatment of digestive discomfort and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as for the symptomatic treatment of coughs and colds. External application is recommended by ESCOP for coughs and colds, symptomatic relief of rheumatic discomfort, tension headaches, itching, urticaria, and pain if sensitive skin is present. The Commission E supports external use for myalgia and neuropathy.

The antispasmodic and antibacterial actions of mint oil and mint leaf extract have been experimentally proven. In an experiment with rats and dogs, an increase in bile production was demonstrated with mint oil and menthol.