Fresh Mint, Fresh Data: Peppermint Oil Lowers Mild Hypertension in 20 Days
TL;DR
In a randomized trial, 40 adults with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension took 100 microliters of peppermint oil twice daily for 20 days, reducing systolic blood pressure by an average of 8.5 mmHg versus placebo, suggesting peppermint oil could be a low-cost, well-tolerated option for mildly elevated blood pressure.
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