Use(s) or Purpose(s)
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- Orally, spearmint is used for digestive disorders, including flatulence, indigestion, nausea, sore throat, diarrhea, colds, headaches, toothaches, cramps, cancer, bile duct and gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, upper gastrointestinal tract spasms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammation of respiratory tract. It is also used as an aromatic, stimulant, antiseptic, local anesthetic, and antispasmodic.
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- Topically, spearmint is used for oral mucosal inflammation, arthritis, local muscle and nerve pain, and skin conditions including pruritus and urticaria.
Risk Information
Caution(s) and Warning(s)
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Contraindication(s)
No statement is required.
Known Adverse Reaction(s)
No statement is required.
In our infusions:
References:
Santé Canada Natural Health Products Ingredients Database. http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca
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