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Peppermint Oil Lowered Blood Pressure by 8 Points in Just 20 Days, Trial Finds

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High blood pressure means a significantly higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases, motivating researchers to look for new ways to bring blood pressure numbers down – and the easier, the better.

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Cardiovascular disease remains a major public health concern, encouraging scientists to explore accessible and natural therapeutic alternatives. A recent UK clinical investigation reveals that peppermint oil could be a promising solution to moderate hypertension without immediately resorting to traditional medicines. Published in the magazine PLOS One, this work demonstrates that it ... Read more The article Peppermint oil significantly reduces …

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Experiment with 40 adults shows a drop of up to 8 points in pressure in 20 days with daily use of oil, in addition to a reduction in heart rate

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The results of the clinical trial surprised the scientists, but they warn that this preparation should not be taken without a doctor's advice.

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Science Alert broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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