English horsemint
Scientific names: Mentha longifolia, Mentha sylvestris
Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae
Alternate names: Biblical Mint, Habak, Menta de Caballo, Menthe Anglaise, Menthe Argentée, Menthe Blanche, Menthe Chevaline, Menthe à Longues Feuilles, Menthe Sauvage, Menthe Sylvestre, Pudina, Wild Mint
Background
English horsemint is an herb. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
People take English horsemint for digestion problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and intestinal gas (flatulence). They also take it for headaches, bronchitis, liver health, and general pain.
People take English horsemint for digestion problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and intestinal gas (flatulence). They also take it for headaches, bronchitis, liver health, and general pain.
Safety Safety definitions
There isn't enough reliable information to know if English horsemint is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if English horsemint is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS). Taking English horsemint along with other herbal ingredients might help with symptoms of IBS. It's not clear if this benefit is due to English horsemint or the other ingredients.
- Digestion problems, including intestinal gas (flatulence).
- Headaches.
- Pain.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of English horsemint depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for English horsemint. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if English Horsemint interacts with any medicines. Before taking English Horsemint, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
English horsemint contains chemicals that reduce swelling (inflammation) and act like antioxidants.
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