VETERINARY HERBAL MEDICINE - Denes Natural Pet Care

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VETERINARY HERB PROFILES PEPPERMINT Mentha x pipperita Background Species of mint are found widely throughout Europe and cultivated extensively for culinary use, as a source of peppermint oil and for the pharmaceutical industry. Peppermint is a perennial herb with dark green leaves and small reddish-violet flowers which are produced between July and September. Mint spreads easily by means of underground shoots which spread from the main roots. It is a plant which rarely produces seeds. All parts of the plant smell and taste of peppermint but it is the leaves which are used commercially. Peppermint is one of the most widely used herbal remedies both internally and externally. Parts used Aerial parts Constituents • Volatile oil containing menthol, menthone, jasmone • Tannins • Bitter principle Medicinal actions • Carminative This is the most important action of peppermint as it is one of the best carminative herbs available. It can be used to help relieve gut spasm by relaxing visceral muscle and will allay build up of gas and the discomfort that this causes. It is an ideal remedy to help with most types of colic. • Anti-spasmodic Peppermint soothes and relaxes the bowel and has anti-spasmodic properties which helps to relieve the pains associated with colic. • Cholagogue By stimulating the digestion through increasing the production of bile, peppermint can be used to improve the digestion and stimulate the appetite. • Aromatic Aromatic herbs have a strong flavour or odour and are often used to stimulate the digestion. • Anti-emetic The essential oil in peppermint acts to soothe the stomach lining, effectively acting as a mild anaesthetic. It can be used to help stop sickness and nausea. 56
• Analgesic Again this is due to the essential oil in peppermint which effectively has a mild pain killing effect. As such it can relieve some of the discomfort associated with sickness, colic and colitis. • Antimicrobial Peppermint has a mild antimicrobial action and will help prevent abnormal fermentation in the stomach. • Stimulant In general peppermint is a mild stimulant and will help enhance the bodies physiological functions. • Nervine Like other nervines, Peppermint can help calm and reduce anxiety and tension. Combinations With Liquorice in Denes Digestion Plus Tablets. Veterinary indications • Nausea, vomiting, sickness, gastritis and travel sickness • Colic and Indigestion • Colitis • Flatulence • To stimulate appetite and the digestion Source Denes Digestion Plus Tablets. Content: Each tablet contains Peppermint leaf (as extract)50mg 57
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