Peppermint Oil

[Sunflower223]

I want to make some Mint water for a camping trip. Does anyone know about the safety of ingesting peppermint oil during pregnancy? Spearmint? If the oil isn't safe what do you know about just throwning a few leaves in the water?

[MaerynPearl]

I think it depends on the amount... and the amount probably depends on the woman... so not knowing exactly what my tolerable amount would be, Id avoid the oil.

Peppermint oil has been used to trigger menstruation and should be avoided during pregnancy.

from http://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0401/p1027.html

but also what I was told by my doctor... and she is big on using natural things for relief.

However, as for the leaves, I was told they are great for making into a tea to help with morning sickness...

and it says the same at http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pre...herbaltea.html

[jessieb503]

Not sure about oil safety but if you throw some leaves in water it will taste minty!! Yum, I love minty water.