The only contraindications for using Mentha x piperita Peppermint leaves or Mentha arvensis pipericans Japanese Mint are gallstones, gallbladder obstruction or inflammation - because most members of Mint family have a cholagogic effect stimulate bile production and excretion so the patient might experience colic if they use mint leaves, and medical supervision of such use is advisable.
Another contraindication listed for Peppermint in monograph at EMeA is heartburn gastro-oesophageal reflux because the condition might worsen with the use of peppermint.
Other from these, there are no known health risks associated with the use of these species, in recommended daily doses. No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
However, dosages are listed only for M. Mentha pulegium Pennyroyal is associated with hepatotoxicity prolonged use can damage the liver. However, the plant in your photo doesn't look like M. I' recommend taking a sample of your herb to a local botanical garden if possible and asking for help with species determination there, just to be on the safe side. A somewhat less reliable option would be to post the photo of the plant on biology SE and see what they think of it but determining the species of the plant from a photo is less reliable than with an actual sample.
As for the quantity - I wasn't able to find a reliable source for the number of leaves used, so the safest method might be to measure the quantity you use and see if it fits the recommended doses or to measure the maximal daily dose and try not to exceed it. Do not share personal medical information, medical history or any other specific details about a person's medical symptoms, condition etc whether yours or someone you know on this site or any Stack Exchange site.
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Sign up to join this community. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top. Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group. Create a free Team What is Teams? So, the next time you're cooking, feel free to add a touch of mint to your dishes. They'll not only give an extra bit of flavor, but according to Heathline , mint is rich in nutrients. It has tons of antioxidants and is full of Vitamin A , which helps to improve your eyesight.
Among the many health benefits of mint, it's great for anyone suffering from digestion problems. You may notice that a lot of medicines like Mylanta and GasX come in mint flavors. That's because mint, especially peppermint oil, can help to "speed up the digestion process" via Power of Positivity. Of course, traditional biscuits may not be in line with your health goals, but you can add mint to paleo biscuits, keto biscuits or gluten-free biscuits — whatever type fits into your diet.
You can also just add mint to any baked goods or throw some mint leaves in water for an antioxidant boost in your beverage. In addition to the oral benefits that researchers set out to test, the September report in the European Journal of Dentistry also listed some other well-known medicinal uses of mint leaves. These benefits include:. Read more: Peppermint Oil and Acne. While mint comes with tons of benefits, some people should use caution before consuming it in any form.
The UCLA Center for East-West Medicine recommends that anyone with gastrointestinal reflux disease, hiatal hernia or kidney stones should use caution with mint, especially essential oils. While consuming whole mint leaves occasionally probably won't pose much of a problem, concentrated essential oils can make overdoing it easier and more likely. If you have a health problem and you're not sure whether mint is right for you, check with your doctor before including it in your diet, especially if you're not used to eating it.
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