Peppermint

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Yup, I suffer from IBS--which is why I went vegan--and I highly

recommend drinking mint tea.

 

Another good combo is mint and fennel tea--that REALLY helps.

 

On 2/28/06, genny_y2k <genny_y2k wrote:

> Noticing the difference in opinions, likes and dislikes of Peppermint I

> just want to say that as a Vegetarian eating mostly raw vegetables and

> fruits I tend to have , shall we say *gastrointestinal tract conditions

> known as flatulence..Ok *gas* ..LOL Peppermint tea has been known for

> ages to relieve indigestion and gas.

 

 

 

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Most of the time when I make sun tea, I'll cut 2 or 3 sprigs of mint from my

garden and crush them in my hands and add it to the sun tea while it's " brewing "

Comes out with a very light, refreshing mint flavor.

 

" Kyrene Ariadne (Andrea) " <kyrene wrote: Yup, I suffer from

IBS--which is why I went vegan--and I highly

recommend drinking mint tea.

 

Another good combo is mint and fennel tea--that REALLY helps.

 

On 2/28/06, genny_y2k <genny_y2k wrote:

> Noticing the difference in opinions, likes and dislikes of Peppermint I

> just want to say that as a Vegetarian eating mostly raw vegetables and

> fruits I tend to have , shall we say *gastrointestinal tract conditions

> known as flatulence..Ok *gas* ..LOL Peppermint tea has been known for

> ages to relieve indigestion and gas.

 

 

 

--

AIM: Kyrene Ariadne : kyreneariadne

* Dadoukhoi http://www.dadoukhoi.org/

* Temenos Theon: http://kyrene.4t.com

* Boston Mysticism Boston_Mystic

* NewEngland Hellenists: NewEngland_Hellenists

 

Beloved Pan, and all ye other gods who haunt this place,

make me beautiful within, and grant that what-ever

happens outside of me will help my soul to grow.

May I always be aware that true wealth lies in wisdom,

and may my " gold " be so abundant that only a wise

man can lift and carry it away. For me that is prayer

enough. - Socrates

 

 

 

 

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My vitamin book 'Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements'

warns against using Peppermint or Ginger if pregnant or planning to

become pregnant.

Please be ever so careful before using any type of home remedy for

morning sickness until you check with your doctor or do research. These

early months are crucial for the safe developement of the fetus.

Deanna

[Guest guest]

Note:

I have no idea how this happened but I did not post this message.

This is the strangest thing I have ever seen..What is up with this?

Deanna in Colorado--- In

, " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote:

>

> Noticing the difference in opinions, likes and dislikes of

Peppermint I

> just want to say that as a Vegetarian eating mostly raw vegetables

and

> fruits I tend to have , shall we say *gastrointestinal tract

conditions

> known as flatulence..Ok *gas* ..LOL Peppermint tea has been known

for

> ages to relieve indigestion and gas. I happen to love it but I can

> understand why some do not. I have the same problem with Curry. I

just

> cannot make myself like it. Haven't tried it for years so maybe I

> should again, just to see if my taste has changed. Anyway next time

you

> eat too much, have gas or need a safe aid to digestion drink a cup

of

> Peppermint Tea. I buy bulk organic so I can adjust the amount.

> PS I made the Avocado Boats for lunch yesterday and they were

great. I

> paid an arm and a leg for the Avocado and cukecumber but it was

worth

> it. It was just the fresh taste of Spring that I needed and the

dilly

> sour cream topping was perfect.

> Smiles and hugs to you all

> Deanna

>

[Guest guest]

This is the only " Peppermint " message that I posted. I have no idea how

the other one about peppermint and flatulance was posted with my id and

name..This is way too weird

, " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k

wrote:

>

> My vitamin book 'Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and

Supplements'

> warns against using Peppermint or Ginger if pregnant or planning to

> become pregnant.

> Please be ever so careful before using any type of home remedy for

> morning sickness until you check with your doctor or do research.

These

> early months are crucial for the safe developement of the fetus.

> Deanna

>

[Guest guest]

That is strange. Do you think it was e-mailed to you off list, because I don't

see it on the message board and I never received the one below that you are

referring to.

Judy

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genny_y2k

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 11:45 AM

Re: Peppermint

 

 

Note:

I have no idea how this happened but I did not post this message.

This is the strangest thing I have ever seen..What is up with this?

Deanna in Colorado--- In

, " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote:

>

> Noticing the difference in opinions, likes and dislikes of

Peppermint I

> just want to say that as a Vegetarian eating mostly raw vegetables

and

> fruits I tend to have , shall we say *gastrointestinal tract

conditions

> known as flatulence..Ok *gas* ..LOL Peppermint tea has been known

for

> ages to relieve indigestion and gas. I happen to love it but I can

> understand why some do not. I have the same problem with Curry. I

just

> cannot make myself like it. Haven't tried it for years so maybe I

> should again, just to see if my taste has changed. Anyway next time

you

> eat too much, have gas or need a safe aid to digestion drink a cup

of

> Peppermint Tea. I buy bulk organic so I can adjust the amount.

> PS I made the Avocado Boats for lunch yesterday and they were

great. I

> paid an arm and a leg for the Avocado and cukecumber but it was

worth

> it. It was just the fresh taste of Spring that I needed and the

dilly

> sour cream topping was perfect.

> Smiles and hugs to you all

> Deanna

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

-No it was not emailed to me off list. And I have no idea who wrote

it or how my id , name was attached.

Deanna in Colorado-- In , " wwjd "

<jtwigg wrote:

>

> That is strange. Do you think it was e-mailed to you off list,

because I don't see it on the message board and I never received the

one below that you are referring to.

> Judy

> -

> genny_y2k

>

> Wednesday, January 24, 2007 11:45 AM

> Re: Peppermint

>

>

> Note:

> I have no idea how this happened but I did not post this message.

> This is the strangest thing I have ever seen..What is up with

this?

> Deanna in Colorado--- In

> , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k@> wrote:

> >

> > Noticing the difference in opinions, likes and dislikes of

> Peppermint I

> > just want to say that as a Vegetarian eating mostly raw

vegetables

> and

> > fruits I tend to have , shall we say *gastrointestinal tract

> conditions

> > known as flatulence..Ok *gas* ..LOL Peppermint tea has been

known

> for

> > ages to relieve indigestion and gas. I happen to love it but I

can

> > understand why some do not. I have the same problem with Curry.

I

> just

> > cannot make myself like it. Haven't tried it for years so maybe

I

> > should again, just to see if my taste has changed. Anyway next

time

> you

> > eat too much, have gas or need a safe aid to digestion drink a

cup

> of

> > Peppermint Tea. I buy bulk organic so I can adjust the amount.

> > PS I made the Avocado Boats for lunch yesterday and they were

> great. I

> > paid an arm and a leg for the Avocado and cukecumber but it was

> worth

> > it. It was just the fresh taste of Spring that I needed and the

> dilly

> > sour cream topping was perfect.

> > Smiles and hugs to you all

> > Deanna

>

[Guest guest]

Deanna

 

I never heard of this. Different herbalists have different theories.

My teacher suggested using ginger during pregnancy. My wife ate a

lot of it during her pregnancy. Here is an excerpt from Susun Weed, a

well known herbalist.

 

GB

 

Weed, Susan S. Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year. Woodstock,

New York: Ash Tree Publishing. 1986.

 

 

 

Prevention:

 

 

 

1) Maintain your blood sugar and don't let it get too low.

 

 

 

2) Walk a mile a day

 

 

 

3) Increase iron and B vitamin complex

 

 

 

4) Eat unsalted crackers before getting out of bed

 

 

 

5) Avoid spicy and greasy foods

 

 

 

6) Get out of bed slowly

 

 

 

7) Drink a cup of Anise or Fennel Seed tea upon waking

 

 

 

8) Drink one teaspoon apple cider vinegar in 8 ounces warm water first

thing in morning.

 

 

 

Remedies:

 

 

 

1) Open window or go outside to get some fresh air

 

 

 

2) Drink a cup or two or Raspberry Leaf Tea each day. Also sip before

getting up and also suck on ice cubes made from tea.

 

 

 

3) Homeopathics - Ipecac 30x, Nux vomica 6x, Cannabis 30x

 

 

 

4) Drink tea made from Peach Tree Leaf

 

 

 

5) Sip Peppermint or Spearmint Tea first thing in morning

 

 

 

6) Take tablespoon doses of Ginger Root Tea.

 

 

 

7) Wild Yam Root tea sipped throughout day or dropperful of tincture

once or twice a day.

 

 

 

8) Ginger Capsules are taken in doses of up to 25 capsules per day for

complete control of severe nausea and vomiting throughout pregnancy.

 

 

 

Her cautionary list of emmenagogues includes Ginger where she states

to be careful not to exceed the recommended dose.

 

 

 

Gladstar, Rosemary. Herbal Healing for Women. New York: Fireside. 1993.

 

 

 

1) She suggests a liquid extract combination of the following:

 

2 parts Wild Yam

 

1 part Dandelion Root

 

1/4 part Ginger Root

 

1/2 part Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex)

 

Take 1/4th teaspoon, three times daily and during acute episodes of

morning sickness she says this combination could be taken frequently

throughout the day.

 

 

 

2) Ginger Root Tea taken hot or warm and capsules could be taken

throughout the day for extreme nausea.

 

3) Ginger & Peppermint Tea

 

4) Peach Leaf Combination Tea:

 

1 part Raspberry Leaf

 

1 part Peach Leaf

 

2 parts Peppermint Leaf

 

1/4 part Ginger Root (optional)

 

 

 

Rosemary Gladstar makes an interesting point in saying that the

scientific group may be concerned about the possible uterine

stimulating action of Ginger because it has been traditionally used

throughout history to promote menstruation. However, during this

extensively, long historical use of Ginger as a successful treatment

for nausea during pregnancy, there has not been any record of it

causing a miscarriage or of this herb ever used for that purpose.

 

 

 

One of my favorite books Mowrey, Daniel B. Herbal Tonic Therapies. New

Canaan: Keats Publishing Co. 1993 suggests taking 3-8 capsules before

getting out of bed in the morning, then remain in bed and keep taking

the capsules until no more nausea is experienced and then for the rest

of the day take 3-5 capsules at the slightest hint of nausea and relax

quietly until the it subsides.

 

 

 

Even more helpful was what I found in Castleman, Michael. The New

Healing Herbs. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press. 2001, where he

states that Chinese physicians have recommended 20 to 28 grams to

trigger menstruation. 1000 milligrams equal 1 gram. Compare that dose

to a cup of tea that contains approximately 500 milligrams as well as

one capsule may contain 400 to 500 milligrams.

 

 

 

I hope this helps you to make a decision. It's just one of these

topics where you need to be informed as well as you can and make a

decision that feels right to you.

 

 

 

Congratulations on being pregnant!! It's very nice to hear from you again!

 

 

 

, " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k

wrote:

>

> My vitamin book 'Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements'

> warns against using Peppermint or Ginger if pregnant or planning to

> become pregnant.

> Please be ever so careful before using any type of home remedy for

> morning sickness until you check with your doctor or do research. These

> early months are crucial for the safe developement of the fetus.

> Deanna

>