Question 1

pain in my stomach at night releived by drinking peppermint tea and belching.  wake up at night due to pain. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Peppermint is an old remedy for an upset stomach.  You should see your doctor as this could be reflux or an ulcer.  They may want to prescribe a proton-pump inhibitor which will reduce the acid production in your stomach and allow it to heal.

Question 2

does peppermint work for gut?

Accepted Answer

For certain problems: Peppermint has many benefits: it reduces gas, bloating & nausea & helps abdominal & menstrual cramps. Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules are proven effective for relieving spasms in irritable bowel syndrome. However, peppermint can aggravate reflux/heartburn so may not be appropriate if you have that (though enteric coating may prevent that effect). See www.Herbwisdom.Com/herb-peppermint.Html.

Question 3

is peppermint tea ok on warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No negative interactions were found with Warfarin and peppermint teas per the Drugs.Com drug interaction checker.

Question 4

could peppermint candy canes stop nausea?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint candy: can help to ease digestion. Peppermint candies are often offered after a meal for this reason. Peppermint has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion &amp; irritable bowel syndrome).

Question 5

can peppermint oil help relieve sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Topical peppermint oil to the back may relax the muscles and ease sciatic pain. Warm soaks in epsom salts can be helpful as well. 
Consider a prenatal massage if it persists.

Question 6

does peppermint tea help with constipation?

Accepted Answer

Tes: No , it will sometimes help with upper digestion. There are tea laxatives with senna or cascara that may help.

Question 7

can my 5 1/2 month old drink peppermint tea?

Accepted Answer

Tea for babies: It is not recommended as a general rule.  It offers no benefits to the baby's nutrition and if given too much, too young the baby can actually get water intoxication (water poisoning) which can be life-threatening.  Wait to talk to your doctor at your baby's next well visit.

Question 8

is it bad to put peppermint extract in my vagina?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: Your vagina has sensitive lining that can be irritated by peppermint oil or extract.  If you have a vaginal odor that concerns you, please see your doctor about it . . . Could be an infection that can be easily treated.

Question 9

i accidently swallowed peppermint oil will i be okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Peppermint oil has traditionally been used to calm a queasy stomach, help with nausea, and ease gas.  It is not toxic.

Question 10

please tell me, could peppermint candy canes stop nausea?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint: Peppermint has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion &amp; irritable bowel syndrome). This is a reason that peppermint candy is often offered after a meal.

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