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Could peppermint candy canes stop nausea?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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 & irritable bowel syndrome).

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Answered 1/9/2020

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