Mentha piperita oil

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Where is Mentha piperita oil found?

Mentha piperita oil is used in various food products for flavoring, including teas, ice cream, candy, chewing gum, and toothpaste. This substance can also be found in household items with a minty aroma such as shampoo, conditioner, lotions, and soaps.

How can you avoid contact with Mentha piperita oil?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• FEMA No. 2848
• HSDB 1900
• Mentha piperita oil
• Oil of peppermint
• Oils, mentha piperita
• Oils, peppermint
• Peppermint absolute (Mentha piperita)
• Peppermint oil
• Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita)
• Peppermint oleoresin/extract (Mentha piperita L.)
• Peppermint terpenes
• Pfefferminz oel
• Pfefferminz oel [German]

What are some products that may contain Mentha piperita oil?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Mentha piperita oil, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.