Japanese peppermint essential oil has more potency than European mints.
This indicatedfor internal use: flatulence, functional disorders of the stomach, intestini and bile, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.
For external use: muscular disorders, rheumatic complaints and neuralgia.
It is also indicated for external use to inhale in case of colds of the upper respiratory tract.
Mentha arvensis var. piperascens Malinv ex Holmes.
Contraindications:
Occlusion of the bile ducts, inflammation of the gallbladder, severe liver disorders. Consult with the doctor in the case of having gallstones.
For young children and infants, do not use in the facial area, especially the nose.
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How to use:
Adults internal use:2 drops in a sugar or glass of warm water and take between 1 and 3 times daily.
Adult external use:rub the area 3 times a day with 5 drops.
External use to inhale:
Adults and young people from 10 to 16 years: add 3 or 4 drops to a glass of hot water and inhale the steam that forms.
Children 4 to 10 years old: add 2 or 3 drops to a glass of hot water and inhale the steam that forms.
Children 1 to 4 years: add 1 or 2 drops.
Children from 0 to 1 year: add 1 drop.
