TerraVita Peppermint Leaf - 450 mg, (Organic, 100 Capsules, 2-Pack, Zin: 518653)

Peppermint Leaf (Certified Organic) - 450 mg The cooling, refreshing action of mint is well-known, whether it's found in flavored chewing gum, menthol-spiked cigarettes, or candy after-dinner "mints" - which in ancient times were sprigs of actual, fresh mint. The most popular mints are spearmint and its more assertive cousin, peppermint, a natural hybrid of spearmint first recognized in England in 1696. Most herbalists favor peppermint for health purposes; indeed, peppermint is the "mint oil" endorsed by Commission E. Potential Health Benefits Peppermint oil can be used to help support flatulence, gallbladder disorders, and clearing up inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. It's also approved for external use, to help soothe diffuse muscle pain. The active ingredient, menthol, is included in mainstream cold supportives such as Vicks Cough Drops and Mentholatum Cream. Menthol isn't found in spearmint. Scientific Evidence Mint oil is obtained by steam distillation of fresh, flowering herb, yielding liquid with at least 42 percent menthol. The commission reports that medicinal amounts of menthol-rich oil stimulates bile flow, has cooling action, helps regulate gas, and exhibits disinfectant qualities. Studies published in the Journal of Gastroenterology in 1997 and 1998 found enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules effective at supporting irritable bowel syndrome. In a 1996 German study, 54 lb patients given a c Traditionally used to help support digestion, flatulence, intestinal colic, nausea, fever, coughs, colds and more. TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium-quality, natural source products that use only the finest, purest and most potent ingredients found around the world. TerraVita is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All of our products are prepared with the highest elements of quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, up to and including the moment that the bottles or bags are sealed for freshness and shipped out to you. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee. TerraVita exists to meet and ensure your family's health and wellness without the harmful effects or chemicals and prescription medications. We strive to make all of our products affordable and reliable and are constantly searching the market to maintain our affordability and to look for new ways to serve you and the ones you love. TerraVita has become a trusted household name for many families and can bring you and yours the very best herbal supplements, blends, teas and spices that are on the market today. TerraVita is packed in tamper-proof, food-grade, recyclable containers. ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. ...

Packaged in the United States in a cGMP certified facilty (current Good Manufacturing Practice). No fillers. Manufacturer: TerraVita Size: 100 Capsules Easy-to-swallow Capsules in a sealed bottle.