Botanical
Peppermint (Nausea)
Also known as: Mentha piperita, Peppermint oil, Menthol
B
Evidence
Aromatherapy and oral peppermint for nausea relief, particularly post-operative nausea.
Primary uses
- Post-operative nausea
- General nausea
- Digestive upset
How it works
- Relaxes GI smooth muscle
- Menthol has cooling effect
- Aromatherapy reduces nausea
- Carminative
Dosage
- Typical range
- Aromatherapy: inhale as needed; Tea: 1-2 cups
- Timing
- As needed for nausea
- With food
- Either way
- Duration
- As needed
- Special populations
- Post-surgical patients, general nausea
Forms
- Aromatherapy/inhaled
- Tea
- Capsules (enteric)
- Oil (diluted)
Safety
Common side effects
- Heartburn
- Allergic reactions rare
Contraindications
- GERD (oral)
- Infants (menthol)
Evidence notes
Good evidence especially for post-op nausea aromatherapy
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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