Peppermint 1:2 500ml

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Key Benefits

  • Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve indigestion.
  • May help relieve digestive discomfort, colic, bloating and flatulence.
  • Traditionally used to help relieve nausea.
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Practitioner-Grade Peppermint Leaf Liquid Extract

MediHerb Peppermint 1:2 is a concentrated single-herb liquid extract prepared from the leaves of Mentha x piperita.

Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve indigestion, colic, nausea and digestive discomfort, Peppermint may also be prescribed to help relieve dysmenorrhoea and symptoms associated with the common cold.

The preparation contains a minimum of 1.2 mg/mL of naturally occurring menthol and may also be used to provide a refreshing flavour within professionally formulated herbal compounds.

This 500 mL practitioner preparation may be prescribed individually or incorporated into a professionally formulated herbal compound.

Peppermint should not replace medical assessment of persistent nausea, severe abdominal pain, worsening reflux, abnormal menstrual pain or significant respiratory symptoms.

Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve indigestion.

May help relieve digestive discomfort, colic, bloating and flatulence.

Traditionally used to help relieve nausea.

May help relieve dysmenorrhoea and support menstrual comfort.

Traditionally used to help relieve symptoms associated with the common cold.

Provides a refreshing flavour within professionally formulated herbal compounds.

Contains a minimum of 1.2 mg/mL of menthol.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Peppermint Leaf should not be presented as treating irritable bowel syndrome, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, endometriosis, influenza or another diagnosed medical condition.

Practitioner-guided digestive comfort support.

Adults experiencing temporary indigestion, bloating, flatulence or colicky digestive discomfort.

Adults prescribed Peppermint for temporary nausea after serious causes have been excluded.

Professional herbal formulas supporting menstrual comfort.

Practitioner-guided formulas for temporary common-cold symptom support.

Professional herbal compounds requiring a refreshing peppermint flavour.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than peppermint tea, essential oil or enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules.

Persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, blood in the stool, black stools, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing or ongoing changes in bowel habits require appropriate medical assessment.

Common name: Peppermint

Alternative name: Peppermint Leaf

Botanical name: Mentha x piperita

Plant part used: Leaf

Plant family: Lamiaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Active marker: Minimum 1.2 mg/mL menthol

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Peppermint is a hybrid mint traditionally understood to have developed from water mint and spearmint.

Peppermint Leaf extract should not be confused with concentrated peppermint essential oil or enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules. These preparations have different strengths, dosages and safety considerations.

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) leaf 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains a minimum of 1.2 mg/mL of menthol.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 10–30 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 10–30 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the prescribed amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because digestive discomfort, nausea, menstrual pain or cold symptoms remain present.

Discontinue use and seek professional advice if heartburn or reflux symptoms develop or worsen.

Seek professional advice if digestive symptoms worsen or continue for longer than two weeks.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Peppermint, Mentha x piperita, menthol or another ingredient in the preparation.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Contraindicated in gastro-oesophageal reflux.

Peppermint may relax the lower oesophageal sphincter and worsen heartburn or acid reflux in susceptible people.

Use cautiously if you have gallstones, bile-duct obstruction or another biliary condition.

Seek prompt medical assessment for severe pain beneath the right ribs, fever, jaundice, persistent vomiting, dark urine or pale stools.

Use during pregnancy only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Caution is required during breastfeeding because the current product information notes that Peppermint may reduce milk production.

Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you take prescription medicines or are receiving treatment for an existing digestive, gallbladder or liver condition.

No specific medicine interactions are identified in the European Peppermint Leaf monograph, but this does not guarantee suitability with every medication or medical condition.

Do not use Peppermint as a substitute for medical investigation of persistent nausea, abdominal pain, altered bowel habits or unexplained digestive symptoms.

Do not transfer claims involving enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules directly to this Peppermint Leaf liquid extract.

Research involving peppermint oil for irritable bowel syndrome does not establish that this 1:2 leaf extract treats IBS.

Do not use Peppermint as a substitute for medical treatment of influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia or another respiratory infection.

Persistent or worsening cough, high fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion or marked weakness requires medical assessment.

Persistent or severe menstrual pain should be assessed, particularly when accompanied by very heavy bleeding, pain outside menstruation, faintness or sudden changes in the menstrual cycle.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 45% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

European guidance for peppermint teas and 1:5 tinctures should not automatically be transferred to this Australian 1:2 liquid preparation.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.

PEPPERMINT LIQUID FAQSCommon Questions About Peppermint Liquid Extract
What is MediHerb Peppermint 1:2 Liquid Extract?

It is a concentrated single-herb liquid extract prepared from the leaves of Mentha x piperita.

The preparation contains a minimum of 1.2 mg/mL of menthol, and the 500 mL format is intended primarily for practitioner dispensing and professional herbal compounding.

What is Peppermint traditionally used for?

Peppermint is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve indigestion, colic, nausea and digestive discomfort.

It may also be prescribed to help relieve dysmenorrhoea and symptoms associated with the common cold.

Is Peppermint Leaf extract the same as peppermint oil?

No.

Peppermint Leaf liquid extract contains a range of naturally occurring leaf constituents and 45% ethanol. Peppermint essential oil and enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules are much more concentrated preparations with different dosages and safety considerations.

Can Peppermint help with indigestion or bloating?

Peppermint Leaf is traditionally used to help relieve indigestion, bloating, flatulence and colicky digestive discomfort.

Persistent bloating, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss or a lasting change in bowel habits should be medically assessed.

Can Peppermint help relieve nausea?

Peppermint is traditionally used to help relieve temporary nausea.

Nausea that is persistent, severe or accompanied by repeated vomiting, dehydration, severe pain, fever, headache or possible pregnancy requires appropriate professional assessment.

Can I use Peppermint if I have reflux or gallstones?

Peppermint is contraindicated in gastro-oesophageal reflux because it may worsen heartburn in susceptible people.

People with gallstones, bile-duct obstruction or another biliary condition should seek professional advice before use.

Can Peppermint treat irritable bowel syndrome?

Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules have been researched for irritable bowel syndrome, but this product is a Peppermint Leaf liquid extract.

Research involving concentrated peppermint oil cannot automatically be transferred to this 1:2 preparation, and the product should not be presented as treating IBS.

Can Peppermint support period pain or common-cold symptoms?

Peppermint is traditionally used to help relieve dysmenorrhoea and symptoms associated with the common cold.

It does not treat endometriosis, influenza or respiratory infection. Severe menstrual pain or significant respiratory symptoms require appropriate assessment.

Can Peppermint Liquid Extract be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Use during pregnancy should occur only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Caution is required while breastfeeding because the current product information notes that Peppermint may reduce milk production.

How much Peppermint Liquid Extract should be taken and how should it be stored?

The listed adult dosage is 10–30 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner. This is a weekly amount and must not be mistaken for a daily dosage.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, flames and sparks. Keep the bottle tightly closed and securely out of reach of children.