MPR_2024v14n3

Medicinal Plant Research 2024, Vol.14, No.3, 151-161 http://hortherbpublisher.com/index.php/mpr 157 Figure 2 The mean scores of nausea severity (A), anorexia severity(B) and mean frequencies of vomiting episodes (C) at 4 time-points (before the intervention, and immediately, 24 and 48 hours after the chemotherapy) in the experimental and control groups (Adapted from Jafarimanesh et al., 2020) 7 Safety and Toxicology 7.1 General safety profile of peppermint tea Peppermint tea is generally considered safe for most individuals when consumed in moderate amounts. However, some common side effects include heartburn and allergic reactions, particularly in individuals with a sensitivity to menthol. Additionally, peppermint tea may interact with certain medications, such as those used to treat acid reflux, and should be consumed with caution by individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (Anheyer et al., 2017).

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