Peppermint from cough with bronchitis

A plant in which many of us are familiar with aromatic mint tea, which has a calming effect, and chewing gum with an invigorating "coldness."

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Pharmacodynamics

The plant has sedative, analgesic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action. But he has another remarkable effect - an antispasmodic effect. Yes, mint is an effective antispasmodic, therefore it is used even with bronchospasm and obstructive bronchitis in combination with mucolytics and expectorants.

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Dosing and administration

In bronchitis, the best medicines are: infusion of mint leaves and mint tea. For infusion take 1 tablespoon. Dry raw materials and 1 glass of water. Withstand the composition in the heat for about an hour.

When coughing and bronchitis, infusion of grass is used 3 or 4 times a day for 1-2 tablespoons. To improve the taste, you can add honey, lemon or sugar, which will only enhance the effect of taking the medicine.

For tea 1 liter of boiling water take 2 tablespoons. Dry or fresh raw materials. We insist composition of 20-30 minutes, covered with a lid. To drink delicious and healthy tea you need half a glass three times a day. Children's dose is 2 times less than adults.

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Contraindications

We are accustomed to drinking mint tea not only during illness, and do not even think about the fact that the plant can be useful not for everyone. For example, if a person's stomach acidity is increased or hydrochloric acid is not produced in the body (a pathology is called achlorhydria), with varicose and hypotension, the use of mint compounds is considered undesirable. Peppermint can aggravate the situation when infertility, reducing the ability to conceive in people of both sexes.

You can not drink infusions and tea with mint when hypersensitivity to the plant and the appearance of allergic reactions, with a strong general weakness. Children such treatment can be prescribed, starting from the age of 3 years.

When pregnant in the absence of allergic to peppermint drinks can be taken in small doses and only with the permission of the doctor. The same can be advised and nursing mothers, which will help increase milk production. But do not forget that in large doses mint will have the opposite effect.

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Side effects Peppermint

Mint produces a noticeable sedative effect, so it can cause retardation and drowsiness, which is dangerous for those whose work requires concentration. For men, prolonged use of peppermint is fraught with a decrease in potency, especially if previously there have been problems in the sexual sphere. In addition, mint reduces the likelihood of conceiving a child, so you need to be careful with it when planning a pregnancy.

The use of mint in large quantities causes heartburn, so with it you need to be careful of those with increased stomach acidity. There are also allergic reactions against a background of hypersensitivity to the plant.

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Interactions with other drugs

Harmful is the combination of mint with antiherpentensive drugs, as it can cause a sharp drop in pressure and collapse.

Green tea with mint - a fairly familiar combination of two useful plants. But not everyone knows that such a neighborhood in one cup or taking two drinks with a small amount of time can worsen sleep, cause insomnia and irritability.

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Storage conditions

Mint should also be harvested in June-July, when it is particularly active starts to blossom. Non-flowering stems are considered less useful. You can collect individual leaves or cut off the flowering sprigs of mint 5 cm from the ground. To wet mint before drying is not recommended.

Peppermint leaves are dried on paper litter, periodically pouring them for better air access. Mint branches are tied with small bundles and suspended. The room for drying and storing mint should be well ventilated. It is necessary to avoid hitting the plant with sunlight, which reduces their healing power.

Dry mint in the dryer or oven can not, so it quickly ceases to be useful.

Keep sprigs of mint better in tissue bags, so that they were accessed by air, in a dry room. Shredded leaves should be placed with glass or ceramic dishes and covered with a lid. Shelf life is 2 years.

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