Overview
Japanese mint oil is used for gas (flatulence), indigestion (dyspepsia), gallstones, common colds, fever, joint pain, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In manufacturing, Japanese mint is used as a fragrance in toothpaste, mouthwash, gargles, soaps, detergents, creams, lotions, and perfumes. Commercially it is used as a source of menthol.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Gas (flatulence).
- Indigestion (dyspepsia).
- A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS).
- Swelling (inflammation) of the mouth and throat.
- Common cold.
- Cough.
- Fever.
- Sore throat.
- Diarrhea.
- Headache.
- Toothache.
- Cramps.
- Earache.
- Pain.
- Gallstones.
- Cancer.
- Muscle cramps, when applied to the skin.
- Nerve pain, when applied to the skin.
- Itching, when applied to the skin.
- Hives, when applied to the skin.
- Joint pain, when applied to the skin.
- Muscle pain, when applied to the skin.
- Swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the lung (bronchitis), when inhaled.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: Japanese mint oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin. It can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Japanese mint is safe when inhaled. It can worsen asthma. It can also cause flushing or headache in some people.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: Japanese mint oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin. It can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Japanese mint is safe when inhaled. It can worsen asthma. It can also cause flushing or headache in some people. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Japanese mint is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Children: Japanese mint oil is LIKELY UNSAFE for use in infants and children, especially when applied around the nose. It can trigger serious breathing problems.
Asthma: The menthol in Japanese mint oil might make asthma worse.
Gallbladder conditions such as inflammation, gallstones, or a blocked bile duct: Don't use Japanese mint oil if you have one of these conditions. It could make your condition worse.
Liver disease: Don't use Japanese mint if you have a liver problem. It could make your condition worse.
Interactions
We currently have no information for JAPANESE MINT overview.
Dosing
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