Peppermint leaves - instructions for use, doses, side effects, contraindications

The leaves of peppermint contain essential oil, which includes menthol and its ethers β-pinene, limonene, cineole, dipentene, pulegon and other terpenes. In addition, the leaves contain organic acids, tannins, flavonoids, carotene, betaine, hesperidin, microelements (copper, manganese, strontium, etc.) and other chemical compounds.

Description:Pieces of leaves of various forms, sometimes with an admixture of buds, flowers and their parts, pieces of thin tetrahedral stems. The color is dark green with inclusions of light green, green, greenish-brown, dark purple, light brown and whitish. The smell is strong, fragrant. The taste of the water extract is slightly burning, cooling.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Spasmolytic agent of plant origin

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Pharmacodynamics:Infusion of peppermint leaves has a mild, calming, moderate spasmolytic and some choleretic effect.

Indications:Spasms of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting.

Contraindications:Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, early childhood (up to 3 years).

Dosing and Administration:

About 5 g (1 tablespoon) of crushed leaves are placed in enameled pots, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled water, cover with a lid and heat in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, insist at room temperature for 45 minutes, filter, remaining raw materials squeeze out. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted with boiled water to 2j00 ml.

Take infusion 2-3 times a day for 15 minutes before meals: children from 3 to 5 years - 1 dessert spoon, children from 6 to 14 years - 1-2 tablespoons, children over 14 years and adults - 1 / 2 -1/3 cup. Before use, the infusion is recommended to be shaken.

Side effects:Allergic reactions are possible.

Form release / dosage:The leaves are crushed.

Packaging:For 35 g, 50 g in a pack of cardboard with an inner package. The text of the instructions for use is completely applied to the pack.

Storage conditions:

Store in a dry, sheltered from the world spot, cooked infusion - in a cool place no more than 2 days.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:3 years. Do not use after the expiration date.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:P N001024 / 02

Date of registration:01.10.2007 / 29.05.2017

Expiration Date:Unlimited

The owner of the registration certificate:HEALTH OF THE FIRM, LLC HEALTH OF THE FIRM, LLC Russia

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HEALTH OF THE FIRM, LLC Russia

Representation: & nbspFIRMA HEALTH, LTD.FIRMA HEALTH, LTD.Russia

Information update date: & nbsp22.05.2018

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Peppermint leaves (Menthae piperitae folia)