Question 1

he's 10 weeks old. can he have a soft peppermint ?

Accepted Answer

Would not recommend: candy for a 10 week old infant.

Question 2

i drank a small amount of peppermint extract, is that bad?

Accepted Answer

No though may cause: Peppermint is used as a medicinal herb. It is a natural antimicrobial and is used to reduce cramps and spasms in irritable bowel syndrome. In some people too much peppermint may cause temporary gastroesophogeal reflux (leading to a case of heartburn), so that is the worst that might happen.

Question 3

back left side directly above middle back left feels cold there inside like a peppermint feeling?

Accepted Answer

: It may happen sometimes and there is no explanation for this feeling. Our body is a miracle of nature, weird symptom occurs randomly at times, mostly benign.

Question 4

could peppermint candy make me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

If you eat enough: Of anything it can cause weight gain if calories consumed exceed calories burned.

Question 5

will chewing peppermint leaves improve one's breath?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint leaves: Peppermint leaves will not cure gum disease, cavities, or acid reflux. The peppermint will mask the halitosis, but not cure it. Determine the cause of your problem, treat it, and be rid of it. Seek a consultation with a local dentist to start.

Question 6

is menthol and peppermint the same? i cannot have ingredients with menthol.

Accepted Answer

Menthol: is derived from peppermint

Question 7

what's peppermint oil used for?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint for GI sx: Peppermint oil is often used as a supplement to reduce nausea or vomiting or to quell heartburn or indigestion. It has also been used for upper respiratory and skin conditions.

Question 8

does peppermint help lower cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint: there are claims in the commercial literature that peppermint lowers cholesterol, I can't find any good scientific studies of the same. I wouldn't count on lowering my cholesterol with peppermint

Question 9

can peppermint tea help you if u have ic?

Accepted Answer

IBD??: Im not sure what "IC" means. Now , if you have inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, there has been some reports that strong peppermint can alleviate or moderate some symptoms, but it's not a cure. I hope this helps. If I'm missing the boat here, I apologize. Good luck.

Question 10

does drinking peppermint tea benefit you?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint tea: Peppermint has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion & irritable bowel syndrome).

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He's 10 weeks old. can he have a soft peppermint ?

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I drank a small amount of peppermint extract, is that bad?

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Back left side directly above middle back left feels cold there inside like a peppermint feeling?

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Could peppermint candy make me gain weight?

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Will chewing peppermint leaves improve one's breath?

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Is menthol and peppermint the same? i cannot have ingredients with menthol.

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What's peppermint oil used for?

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Does peppermint help lower cholesterol?

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Can peppermint tea help you if u have ic?

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