Energy and Flavors- cooling, aromatic
Parts Used- leaves
Parts of Body- bladder, bain, digestive tract, kidneys, large intestine, liver lungs, nerves, skin
Conditions- abdominal pain, acne, anxiety, burns, colds, colic, cough, cramps, diarrhea, digestion, dyspepsia, fatigue, flatulences, gravel in bladder, hirsutism (excessive hair women, spearmint), kidney inflammation, influenza, insomnia, itching, migraines, morning sickness, nausea, nervousness, neuralgia, polycystic ovary syndrome, rheumatism, ringworm, scabies, skin irritation, spasms, stomach spasms, suppressed painful or scolding urine, vomiting
Curative Properties- analgesic, anodyne, antacid, antiandrogen, antibilious, antidiarrhetic, antiemetic, antigalactagogue, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hormone balancing, insecticide, liver stimulant, nervine, refrigerant, relaxes peripheral blood vessels, rubefacients, stimulant, stomachic
Biochemical Properties- menthol (highest in peppermint), vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, iron
Cautions- pennyroyal not safe for pregnant women, can reduce milkflow during breastfeeding, can give acid reflux in GERD, long periods of taking daily can cause heart problems (tolerance breaks)
