Peppermint: What Do We Really Know?

Szerző: | aug 16, 2026

Modern research gives us a more nuanced picture of peppermint than simply saying that “mint is healthy.” For digestive symptoms, especially those associated with IBS, peppermint oil has relatively good clinical support. There is also evidence for its topical use in...

Where Does Peppermint Have the Strongest Evidence?

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Peppermint has been studied for many possible health effects, but the scientific evidence is not equally strong for all of them. The best clinical evidence concerns peppermint essential oil for digestive problems, particularly irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Clinical...

Calendula – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Traditional uses in folk medicine: – In Romania, calendula ointment (“unguent de gălbenele”) is extremely popular for wounds, burns, diaper rash, and skin irritations. – Used internally as tea for gastritis and gastric ulcers. – Often cultivated in...

St. John’s Wort – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Traditional uses in folk medicine: The medicinal part is the aerial part of the plant, Hyperici herba Romania: One of the most important medicinal plants Tea for anxiety, insomnia, depression Oil (“sun oil”) for wounds, burns Hungary: Used for nervous disorders and...

Mint – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Traditional uses in folk medicine: In Romania, mint tea (“ceai de mentă”) is one of the most commonly used household remedies for digestive disorders, bloating, and nausea.Traditionally used for biliary dyskinesia and stomach cramps.Peppermint oil is used externally...