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The Benefits of Peppermint

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  • Never apply peppermint oil to the face of an infant or small child, as it may cause spasms that inhibit breathing.

  • Do not give peppermint tea to an infant or small child. Peppermint tea may cause a burning sensation in their very tender mouths.

  • Peppermint may make gallstones worse. It also may not, but why take the chance? I hear gallstones hurt like hell.

  • Large doses of peppermint oil can be toxic. Pure menthol is poisonous and should never be taken internally. It is important not to confuse essential oil and tincture preparations.

  • Menthol or peppermint oil applied to the skin can cause a rash, if not diluted in a carrier oil, lotion or cream.
Possible Drug Interactions:

  • Cyclosporine -- This drug, which is usually taken to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ, suppresses the immune system. Peppermint oil may slow down the rate at which the body breaks down cyclosporine, meaning more if it stays in your bloodstream. Do not take peppermint oil if you take cyclosporine.

  • Drugs that reduce stomach acid -- If peppermint capsules are taken at the same time as drugs that lower the amount of stomach acid, then the enteric-coated peppermint capsules may dissolve in the stomach instead of the intestines. This could mean the effects of peppermint are lessened. Take peppermint at least 2 hours before or after an acid-reducing drug.

  • Drugs that treat diabetes -- Test tube studies suggest peppermint may lower blood sugar, raising the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

  • Anti-hypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) -- Some animal studies suggest that peppermint may lower blood pressure. If you take medications to lower blood pressure, taking peppermint also might make their effect stronger.
In Conclusion
Peppermint is a wonderful herb and, for most people, perfectly safe and effective. The next time you're suffering with a headache, tummy ache or want to grow out a bad haircut faster, I hope you will give Peppermint a try.

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