We all know that peppermint is a common flavoring used in gum, toothpaste, tea and candies. Peppermint is commonly used to calm an upset stomach Because of its soothing and healing properties and has been used for many years to treat headache, skin irritation, anxiety, and flatulence (or, gas). Peppermint has even been used to treat cold symptoms. Peppermint tea has been used successfully as an alternative treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gallstones, various viruses, itching and skin irritations and indigestion, as well as cold and flu symptoms. Peppermint teas and tinctures are made from the leaves and flowering parts of the plant. These are the parts of the plant that contains the oil used in natural remedies. These parts of the plant are dried and usually made into teas using traditional processes to make ordinary tea. The recomme toro lawn mowers nded adult dosage of peppermint tea is one to two tablespoons of dried peppermint leaf infused with eight ounces of hot water. The boiling water is poured over the dried peppermint leaves and then left to steep for three to five minutes. Uses for children include one to two ml of peppermint glycerite daily or a smaller amount of peppermint tea (about half of the adult dose!). Because peppermint’s active ingredient is menthol, it’s important to be sure you aren’t allergic to menthol before using peppermint tea or other forms of peppermint as an herbal remedy. It’s especially important to consult your physician first, before using peppermint, especially if you are prone to allergies or have asthma. As with any herbal remedy or medicine, it’s important to consult your physician before using to ensure that you don’t have any adverse drug interactions.