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Introduction : Peppermint needs no introduction for its use as home remedies for its various beneficial uses as tropical application in Common cold, Headach, Pain and Inflammation. Mint has been used to give relief from Digestive disorders such as Nausea, Dyspepsia,IBS.
Research papers on these can be obtained from :
http://www.essentics.biz/References/Peppermint%20references.htm#Headaches
Some researches establishing Peppermint's many benefits through the scientific lens are :
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1. Effects of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) extracts on experimental allergic rhinitis in rats.
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Japan.
Nasal symptoms, sneezing and nasal rubbing induced by antigen challenge in actively sensitized rats were inhibited by oral administration of the 50% EtOH eluate. Significant inhibition of sneezing and nasal rubbing was observed at doses of 300 and 1000 mg/kg, p.o., respectively. Furthermore, the 50% EtOH eluate inhibited dye leakage into the nasal cavity of rats induced by antigen in a dose-dependent manner.
Conclusion : These results suggested that extracts of Mentha piperita L. may be clinically effective in alleviating the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Reference :
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11201253&dopt=Abstract
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2. Inhibition by the essential oils of peppermint and spearmint of the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Functional Foods Section, Central Laboratory, Lotte Company Ltd, Urawa, Saitama,Japan.
The effects of the, essential oils of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.), spearmint
Mentha spicata L.) and Japanese mint (Mentha, arvensis L.),on the proliferation of
Helicobacter pylori, Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli O157:H7,
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin sensitive
Staphylococccus aureus (MSSA) were examined.
Conclusions : The antibacterial activities varied among the bacterial species tested but were almost the same against antibiotic-resistant and antibiotic-sensitive strains of Helicobacter pylori and S. aureus. Thus, the essential oils and their constituents may be useful as potential antibacterial agents for inhibition of the growth of pathogens.
For more References :
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11549238&dopt=Abstract
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3. Journal of Natural Products Research and Innovation Nutrition Science News: Herbal Gas Relief
A number of studies show peppermint oil extract, standardized to the essential oil menthol, improves the gas and bloating symptoms associated with IBS. Peppermint oil inhibits intestinal smooth-muscle hyperactivity by reducing calcium ion influx into smooth muscle cells, facilitating gas expiration. In plain English, peppermint oil causes gas trapped in the colon and intestine to be absorbed into the body, hence no feelings of trapped gas or passing gas.
For more information on IBS, please see NSN 1999 Mar;4(3):110 and NSN 2000 Mar;5(3):127.)
Detailed Info :
http://www.newhope.com/nutritionsciencenews/NSN_backs/May_00/qa.cfm?path=ex
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4. Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of some Jordanian medicinal plant extracts. J Ethnopharmacol, 60(2):117-24. PMID: 9582001; UI: 98241157.
Summary : Mentha piperita was found to have significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects when used against induced, localized acute and chronic inflammation in rodents. The effects were dose-dependent. The authors concluded that the study affirmed the traditional use of peppermint for these conditions of pain and inflammation.
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