Listed below are the potential side effects caused by peppermint oil:
1. Harmful For The Digestive System:
Even though peppermint oil is used to calm down a disturbed digestive system, the relaxing nature could potentially trigger indigestion and heartburn. Studies suggest that relaxing the sphincter muscles could probably result in the gastric acids flowing backward into the esophagus. Hence, people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia should be careful while using peppermint oil. Studies also indicate that people with gastroesophageal reflux diseases are known to be at a higher risk for developing nausea and heartburns if they use antacid capsules coated with peppermint oil.
2. Skin May Erupt Into Rashes:
MedLine Plus, a health portal run by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, points out that people who used peppermint oil had eruptions and rashes on their skin. Hence, it is advisable to use a maximum of 0.4 milliliter peppermint a day, the dose divided into three equal parts, to avoid these skin issues.
3. Intense Headaches And Dizziness:
Various studies conducted on the potential dangers of peppermint oil report people suffering from intense headaches and dizziness after using this essential oil. This could probably arise due to the overuse of the same.
4. Large Doses Lead To Risk Of Seizures:
Studies indicate that using this essential oil in extremely large dosages are known to have grave negative impacts on the user, including muscular weakness, brain damages and seizures. If you are experiencing nausea, difficulty in breathing, slowed heartbeat, dizziness, and/or convulsions, then it could be because of using peppermint oil. Call in for medical care at the earliest to avoid complications.
5. Breathing Problems In Children And Infants:
It is safer for adults use peppermint oil, in recommended doses, for steam inhalation and other purposes. However, children and infants should strictly be kept away from the nuances of this oil. Studies have proven that they could be at a risk of life threatening conditions, such as invasive spasms preventing their breathing ability.
6. Blisters In The Mouth And Nostrils:
Peppermint oil is akin to menthol. And, so if you are allergic to menthol, then you might probably develop blisters in your nostrils and mouth if you use peppermint oil for inhalation. Avoid any medication that has peppermint oil in its ingredient list to avoid these side effects.
7. Interactions With Prescription Drugs:
This oil is known to interact with certain prescription drugs, triggering unwanted and uninviting complications. Drugs, such as cyclosporine and antacids quite often come with a coating of peppermint oil. In these cases, the coating breaks down faster, triggering heartburns or GERD on a dangerous level. Plus, the over the counter medications for acid reflux also interact with this oil in the above outlined way, with the dangers transitioning into life threatening ones.
8. Slows Down The Rate Of Heart Beat:
Studies suggest that peppermint oil might slow down the rate of your heart beat. So, if you are suffering from any cardiovascular conditions, then please stay away from this oil.
9. Harms Lungs:
It has been reported that this oil, when used in the form of injections, could possibly harm your lungs, with the worst being a complete damage.
10. Unsafe For Pregnant And Lactating Women:
Researchers are yet to prove the safety of this oil to be used by a woman when she is either pregnant or lactating. Studies suggest that the use of this oil, in certain cases, during the initial stages of pregnancy, could result in uterine relaxation. This, in turn, could result in miscarriage. So if you have a history of miscarriages, then please stay safe.
While it has been noticed that the side effects of peppermint oil occur mainly due to improper usage. Studies have strictly advised the non-usage of this oil by the following category of people to avoid any kind of complications:
- Infants and children.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- People having a history of heart diseases.
- People suffering from gallstones.
If you are undertaking any herbal medication and if the practitioner prescribes you this oil, then please inform him, if you have any of the aforementioned conditions. Use peppermint oil judiciously and stay safe!
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