*Peppermint can be found in liquid extract, tea, oil, and inhalant forms. Peppermint oil is also available as enteric-coated capsules.
==Special Precautions of Peppermint==
* Pure peppermint oil is toxic at small doses. The pure essential oil should not be taken orally.*Peppermint oil can cause heartburn and digestive upset, and should be used with caution by people with heartburn, hiatal hernia, severe liver damage, gallbladder inflammation, or bile duct obstruction.*Although rare, some people have experienced allergic reaction to topical application of peppermint.*People with gallstones should consult a physician before taking oral peppermint preparations.*Peppermint or its oil should not be consumed if you are being treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and gallstones. *It is not recommended for infants, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. *Peppermint should be avoided if you are taking cyclosporine or any other medication for preventing the rejection of transplants. *It is advised to regulate your blood sugar and blood pressure levels when taking Peppermint therapeutically for longer periods because it may lower blood sugar or blood pressure levels. *Peppermint oil shouldn't be applied topically to broken skin. Large amounts shouldn't be applied to skin. To avoid any kind of skin irritation or allergic reaction it is recommended to do a skin test before applying it for therapeutic purposes. *If any kind of irritation occurs, stop using Peppermint Oil or try diluting it into extra virgin olive oil.*Peppermint tea can cause choking in children and infants due to the menthol.*Call your health practitioner if you experience headache, flushing, skin rash, muscle tremors, or other unusual symptoms.
Although rare, some people have experienced allergic reaction to topical application of peppermint.
People with gallstones should consult a physician before taking oral peppermint preparations.
The safety of peppermint oil in pregnant or nursing women isn't known.
Peppermint oil shouldn't be applied topically to broken skin. Large amounts shouldn't be applied to skin.
Peppermint tea can cause choking in children and infants due to the menthol.
Pure peppermint oil is toxic at small doses. The pure essential oil should not be taken orally.
Call your health practitioner if you experience headache, flushing, skin rash, muscle tremors, or other unusual symptoms.
==The benefits of Peppermint are==
Studies have shown that Peppermint can help with a number of health conditions. It is known to have analgesic, anesthetic, decongestant, astringent, antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and carminative properties. Therefore, it has been found beneficial in the treatment of many conditions including colds, flu, sinusitis, dry cough, fever with chills, nausea, digestive problems, Irritable Bowel Movement (IBS), menstrual cramps, muscular pains and aches, rheumatoid arthritis, acne, itchy, oily and irritated skin, dandruff, head lice, burns, insect bites, headache, stress, mood swings and emotional imbalance.