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Peppermint

peppermint

1. (Science: botany) An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus mentha (M. Piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery.

2. A volatile oil (oil of peppermint) distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit (essence of peppermint) obtained from it.

3. A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint. Peppermint camphor.

(Science: chemistry) same as menthol.

(Science: botany) Peppermint tree, a name given to several Australian species of gum tree (eucalyptus amygdalina, E. Piperita, E. Odorata, etc) which have hard and durable wood, and yield an essential oil.

Origin: Pepper _ mint.


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Stomach bloating and weight gain

... digestive enzymes when I know I am going out to eat to help me process my meal that will undoubtly have soy or corn in it. All the fennel seed, peppermint, and even digestive enzymes will not help the problem go away. Your immune system is very strong and if it doesn't like something and you ...

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by kolean
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:57 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... and soy. my gyno said some of these are culprits. i plan to go to a chinese herb doctor, and/or go to naturalpathetic medicine. fennel seed, and peppermint are suppose to be good. i believe menopause has something to do with it. i just turned 50 in jan. and am in menopause now. doc said hormones ...

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by lissykuz
Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:06 am
 
Forum: Physiology
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Re: Vagus Nerve

... husband and daughter get really bad headaches and then very nauseous to the point of vomitting. I was always looking for solutions for this i.e. peppermint tea, ginger, more rest, massage, etc. We happen to go to the chiropractor recently since my husband and I had neck and back pains and mentioned ...

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by crystalyte
Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:34 pm
 
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Topic: Vagus Nerve
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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” Excellent. Anyway, after the probiotics had zero effect, I was advised to try a couple more remedies: peppermint oil capsules, various laxatives, I cut out gluten and milk for a few weeks etc.... none of which have made an ounce of difference to my phantom ...

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by Girl18
Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:58 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... cameras, scopes and was told food intolerance! So at this stage it would be easier give up eating than figure out whats causing it. But try peppermint tea, it relieves wind and bloating. Also try colpermin tablets, they are also made from peppermint and are available in chemist, they are ...

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by dolphin08
Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:10 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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