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Peppermint Oil Drops Blood Pressure | Science News
New research from the University of Lancashire reveals that a simple kitchen staple—peppermint oil—could help lower systolic blood pressure. Just 20 days of taking a small dose twice daily led to an average drop of 8.5 mmHg in people with mildly elevated readings. The study, which compared peppermint oil to a placebo, found significant results only in the oil group. With high blood pressure being a global health threat and many medications carrying side effects, this natural, low-cost option offers a promising, well-tolerated alternative. While not yet a prescription, it’s a compelling…
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