Peppermint leaves, 50 g

Infusion of peppermint leaves has antispasmodic, sedative, choleretic, antiemetic and locally irritating effects.

Indications

Symptomatic therapy: spasms of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting.

Active ingredient

Peppermint leaves

Composition

Peppermint leaves contain essential oil, flavonoids, carotenoids and other chemical compounds.

How to take, the dosage

About 5 g (1 tablespoon) of crushed leaves are placed in an enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 cup) of hot boiled water, cover and heat on a boiling water bath for 15 min, insist at room temperature for 45 min, strain, squeeze the remaining raw material. The volume of the resulting infusion bring boiled water to 200 ml.

Warm infusion is taken orally 2-3 times a day for 15 minutes before a meal: children from 3 to 6 years – 1 dessert spoon, children from 6 to 14 years – 1-2 tablespoons, children over 14 years and adults – 1/2 – 1/3 cup. It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.

If after treatment there is no improvement or the symptoms worsen or new ones appear, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Use the drug only according to the indications, the method of administration and in the doses specified in the instructions.

Special Instructions

If during the use of the drug the symptoms remain without improvement for more than 2 weeks or worsen, it is necessary to consult a physician.

Effect on the ability to drive vehicles, machinery

The drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities requiring high concentration and rapid psychomotor reactions (including driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms).

Synopsis

Color from light green to dark green or greenish brown with greenish purple, grayish white, yellowish white, brownish white, pale purple, brownish purple, violet, purple, black spots.

The smell is strong, aromatic.

The taste of the aqueous extract is burning, cooling.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug, early childhood (under 3 years).

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.

If you have side effects indicated in the instructions, or they are aggravated, or other side effects not indicated in the instructions appeared, inform your doctor.

Pregnancy use

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible if the expected benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risk to the fetus and child.

It is necessary to consult a doctor.

Similarities

Peppermint leaves, Peppermint leaves, Peppermint tincture