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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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It works when I'm sick to my stomach to suck on a wintogreen mint.
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use during an episode. helps.
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drinking my first cup of tes right now lol.
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this works best for me
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i drink lots of peppermint tea it helps.
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works a couple of hours at least for moderate pain, lessens severe pain alot but short time. Some other essential oils are more effective and healing, but cost prohibitive at present.
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pretty good
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works a couple of hours at least lessens pain alot
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not sure
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At the moment I am taking peppermind to control the wind, as I believe you get more during pregnancy and suffering IBS aswell
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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]
