• Relaxes muscles
• Stimulates the gall bladder
• Increases bile flow
• Aids digestion
• Relieves irritable bowel syndrome
• Provides relief from nausea and flatulence
• Used to treat colds and other respiratory problems

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Interesting facts:
Peppermint promotes sweating in fevers and flu and thereby helps regulate body temperature. The herb is also a great remedy for motion sickness.

Caution:
Breastfeeding mothers should avoid peppermint, as it can reduce milk flow.
Babies and children should not be given peppermint for more than a week at a time and should never be given the essential oil.

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