a - Description and habitat.

Peppermint is cultivated a little everywhere in the world, especially in the mediterranean basin. We use its leaves for tea. It is much sought after in the agri-food industry saw its digestive properties.

b - Constituents.

Menthol, menthone.

c - Effects and medicinal uses.

- Promotes the digestion.

- Relaxing muscle.

- Stimulates the secretion of bile, against the gout.

- Prevents the rise of milk in women who have recently given birth or who wish to stop breastfeeding.

- Promotes menstruation.

d - contra - indications.

Toxic to infants and pregnant women.

e - Using.

By the dermal route.

a - Description and habitat.

Peppermint is cultivated a little everywhere in the world, especially in the mediterranean basin. We use its leaves for tea. It is much sought after in the agri-food industry saw its digestive properties.

b - Constituents.

Menthol, menthone.

c - Effects and medicinal uses.

- Promotes the digestion.

- Relaxing muscle.

- Stimulates the secretion of bile, against the gout.

- Prevents the rise of milk in women who have recently given birth or who wish to stop breastfeeding.

- Promotes menstruation.

d - contra - indications.

Toxic to infants and pregnant women.

e - Using.

By the dermal route.