Water mint

Water mint is a plant whose leaves are used to make medicine.

A tea made from water mint is used to treat diarrhea and menstrual cramps. Water mint is also used as a drying agent and as a stimulant.

How does water mint work?

There is not enough information available to say how water mint might work as a medicine.

How effective is water mint?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of water mint for diarrhea and a painful menstrual period. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of water mint in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether water mint is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of water mint during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid water mint.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of water mint with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of water mint depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for water mint. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.