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==News About Peppermint == | ==News About Peppermint == | ||
'''What Is Peppermint Oil Good For?''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/mint-potassium-7269.html | |||
:(San Francisco Gate) | |||
When you think of peppermint flavoring, a favorite ice cream, chewing gum or toothpaste may come to mind. Besides its use in such products, the peppermint plant and its aromatic oil also have a long history in traditional herbal medicine, Today, modern research suggests that peppermint oil may be an effective remedy for several health issues. | |||
:Peppermint Oil | |||
The volatile oil extracted from the peppermint plant, Mentha piperita, contains more than 100 different components. However, Its major ingredients are menthol and several chemical variants of menthol, which are largely responsible for its aroma and its pungent flavor. When applied topically, peppermint oil has a numbing effect, a characteristic that has led practitioners of traditional medicine to use it for skin irritations and as a component of chest rubs to ease symptoms of respiratory disorders. As a traditional remedy, peppermint may also be eaten to ease digestive disorders, headaches, menstrual cramps and anxiety. | |||
:Effects | |||
Menthol in peppermint oil has several effects on your body, according to experts at Harvard University. It blocks structures in cell membranes called calcium channels, which allow the mineral calcium to enter cells. In muscle cells, peppermint blocks calcium channels in such a way to make the muscles relax. This may explain the calming effect of peppermint on the gastrointestinal tract, where it may suppress nausea but speed the emptying of the stomach. Peppermint oil may also have natural antioxidant properties, according to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Antioxidants protect you from the damaging effects of free radicals, chemicals produced as byproducts of digestion or exposure to environmental toxins. | |||
:Research | |||
Clinical research suggests that peppermint oil may help alleviate symptoms of several gastrointestinal disorders, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. In one study published in the May 2010 issue of "Digestive Diseases and Sciences," subjects with IBS who consumed capsules containing peppermint oil for eight weeks experienced significant improvement in their symptoms, compared to a placebo group. In a laboratory study of peppermint oil extracts and cancer, published in the March 2011 issue of "International Journal of Toxicology," researchers reported that the oil significantly slowed growth and eventually caused the death of six different types of cultured human cancer cells. In addition, Memorial Sloan-Kettering reports that compounds in peppermint oil may provide protection against the damaging effects of several cancer-causing compounds. Evidence that peppermint oil may have anti-cancer effects is promising, but clinical trials with human subjects are needed to confirm this possibility. | |||
:How To Use | |||
Peppermint oil is available at most health-food stores, usually in tablets or capsules. Although generally considered safe and without significant side effects, do not take peppermint oil if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, because the oil may worsen symptoms by relaxing the muscle separating your esophagus and stomach. The oil may also interact with some medications, including immuno-suppressive drugs, medicines that reduce stomach acid, diabetes drugs and medications used to treat high blood pressure. Do not take peppermint oil if you are pregnant because its safety during pregnancy has not been established. Discuss peppermint oil with your physician to decide if it might be helpful for your situation. | |||
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'''Mint & Potassium''' | '''Mint & Potassium''' | ||
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