Dr Kottas peppermint tea, 20 ST

Dr Kottas Peppermint Tea is a traditional herbal medicinal product for the symptomatic relief of digestive disorders such as bloating and flatulence.

The use of this traditional herbal medicinal product in the above-mentioned areas of application is based exclusively on many years of use.

Peppermint (Folium Menthae piperita)

• Peppermint is a spontaneous cross between two species of mint (M. spicata and M. aquatica). It is sterile, i.e. it cannot reproduce naturally. It was first discovered in England in 1696 in a field of spearmint and has been cultivated in the form of seedlings ever since. It grows up to 90 cm high and contains essential oil. The leaves have a characteristic odour when crushed.
• Effect: The main active ingredient in peppermint is essential oil, especially menthol. Peppermint leaves are used to treat colds and headaches and relieve cramp-like complaints in the biliary tract and gastrointestinal tract.

Dosage form

Tea bag

Directions

• Adults and adolescents aged 12 and over: 1 cup of tea 3-4 times a day
• Children from 4-12 years: 1 cup of tea 2-3 times a day
• Pour boiling water over 1 filter bag per cup (125 ml), cover and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out the filter bag and drink the tea lukewarm, in sips. The tea can be sweetened to taste.
• If the symptoms worsen or if there is no improvement after 14 days, a doctor should be consulted.
• Use in children under 4 years of age is not recommended as there is insufficient data available.

Advice:

• Dr Kottas Peppermint Tea must not be taken if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to the active ingredient of the tea or menthol.
• Special care is required when taking Dr Kottas Peppermint Tea Patients with reflux disease (reflux of gastric juice into the oesophagus) should avoid peppermint tea, as heartburn may increase.
• Patients with gallstones should consult their doctor before taking the tea.

Ingredients

1 filter bag contains 1.3 g peppermint leaves (Menthae piperitae folium)