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| Title: | A review of medicinal uses and pharmacological effects of Mentha piperita |
| Authors: | Shah, Punit P
Mello, P M D |
| Keywords: | Mentha piperita
Peppermint
Peppermint oil
Menthol
Medicine
Toxicity |
| Issue Date: | Aug-2004 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. cl.7 — A61K 35/78, A61P1/00, A61P17/00 |
| Abstract: | Mentha piperita Linn. emend. Huds. is widely used in food, cosmetics and medicines. It has
been proven helpful in symptomatic relief of the common cold. It may also
decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and decrease digestive symptoms
such as dyspepsia and nausea, although more research is needed. It is used
topically as an analgesic and to treat headaches. Though M. piperita
is on the FDA’s GRAS (Generally recognized as safe) list but herb has few
side effects. The peppermint oil can cause heartburn or perianal irritation, and
is contraindicated in patients with bile duct obstruction, gallbladder
inflammation and severe liver damage, and caution should be taken in patients
with GI reflux. Menthol products should not be used directly under the nose of
small children and infants due to the risk of apnoea. |
| Page(s): | 214-221 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1092 (Online); 0972-592X (Print) |
| Source: | NPR Vol.3(4) [July-August 2004]
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