Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 No, that isn't true. I have heard from many people and have tried it in this household. It's works and it isn't THAT strong. Yes, it is strong, but not that it's going to hurt you.Rhiannon, I respectfully disagree. I have studied aromatherapy, in classes with various certified aromatherapists, though I am not certified myself. It is simply not safe. Peppermint and eucalyptus are some of the most powerful oils. You have to treat them with respect. I think of them as medicine which I would take following the directions exactly. When you bought your peppermint oil did it come with a fact sheet? At the very least misusing an essential oil will leave you "sensitized" to that oil and other oils with similar chemical makeup. Becoming sensitized to an oil means that it can no longer benefit you in a medicinal way. Also, you don't want your body to think of the oil as an "invader" or foreign substance. And, just for those who are curious peppermint is a danger to infants, and pregnant women. I would not advise peppermint for kids because many times you can use Ravensara instead. With my teens I am very, very careful with it. dawne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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