Peppermint Oil
Tension Headache
🌿 Peppermint Oil
Menthol in peppermint oil relaxes muscles and improves blood flow, providing cooling headache relief.
✅ Beneficios Principales
📋 Cómo Usar
Dilute 2-3 drops with coconut oil. Apply to temples and back of neck.
⚠️ Seguridad y Precauciones
Dilute before applying. Not for children under 6.
☠️ Riesgo de Toxicidad y Sobredosis
Peppermint oil ingestion in excess can cause heartburn, nausea, abdominal pain, and mouth sores. High doses of menthol (>1g) can cause tremors, ataxia, and respiratory depression. Undiluted peppermint oil applied to skin can cause chemical burns and allergic reactions. NEVER apply peppermint oil near the face of infants — it can cause laryngospasm and apnea (breathing cessation). Excessive oral use may worsen acid reflux by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter.
📢 Aviso Legal: Este contenido es solo con fines educativos y no constituye consejo médico. Siempre consulte a un profesional de la salud calificado.
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