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Dried mint contains menthol 60-70 % and menthone 16-18 %, besides in its composition are limonene, cineol, pinene, mento-furan, thymol, carvacol, kariofilene and other components. Menthol that derives from mint essential oil is used as bactericidal, vasorelaxant and pain reliever. Peppermint oil is part of gastric tablets, mint drops, cold ointments.
Dried peppermint components are part of many known heart medicines (tablets, drops,).
Dried peppermint stimulates appetite, improves digestion, and relieves nausea.  It is used as choleretic, also in inflammatory diseases of upper respiratory tracks and bronchitis. In combination with other herbs it is prescribed for peracidity, lung and cardiovascular diseases, gynecological bleeding. Peppermint bath removes neural excitement, it is also recommended for children with hepatitis and rachitis. Dry peppermint decoction is good for disinfection of oral cavities.
In folk medicine peppermint tincture is used for relieving stomach and heart pain, and also for cough, nausea and heartburn.
Peppermint is widely employed in perfumery and cosmetology, its essential oil used in manufacturing of creams, colognes, elixirs, tooth pastes and powders for giving them freshness and bactericidal qualities.
Peppermint is used for flavoring tobacco, chewing gum, tea, confectionery and syrups. It is part of aromatizers for liquors and also many spice blends. It is added in all types of marinades, peppermint oil is mixed in breads, cakes and pies.
In culinary mint is widely used in Europe and US for flavoring muffins, cookies, fruit drinks, jellies, compotes, all kinds of meat dishes, seafood, vegetable side dishes, added to sauces.
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