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Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). Peppermint, like many spices and herbs, is believed to have medicinal properties when consumed. It is said that it helps against upset stomachs, inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, and can hel... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 276 |
77% |
| Migraine Headaches | 2 |
50% |
| Chronic Pain | 2 |
50% |
| GERD & Heartburn | 2 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 77% (288
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definatly works on the cramps and bloating/wind
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Peppermint tea ok, but peppermint capsule give me heartburn
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Relieves some of the pain
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tea helps I just never seem to think of it or have any with me when I'm feeling sick.
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Drink peppermint tea with a meal and it seems to make it hurt less
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works in small doses, if I eat more than 1 then I get bad heartburn.
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Just read about it and used it the other evening. Seemed to calm my stomach.
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I take 20mg coated capsule before meals. It really helps with cramps and soft stools. It is the best thing I have found, but it is not perfect.
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Take 3 capsules a day
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This helps with muscle spasms (IBS attacks).
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I sometimes use enteric coated peppermint caps. I use peppermint in my stomach because it is a muscle relaxer and with my GERD, that opens up a hearbu... [More] -
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about peppermint I found this http://herbalwhirled.blogspot.com/2006/12/healing-powers-of-peppermint.html this is a really cool website ;) [More] -
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your all so welcome, and I keep a tin of altoids in my purse for when I am out and about, that way I can have it just in case ;) but peppermint tea i... [More] -
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For me, sucking on any hard candy usually helps my dizziness. Come to think of it, though, most of those candies are peppermint or spearmint flavored.... [More] -
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I grow mint..sprearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint...I steep the leaves in hot water like tea, it helps also. [More]
