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Hi Jennifer,
Didn't read your post last year. What does concern me, and probably you as
well, is how easy it is to slip and say peppermint oil instead of peppermint
water. Pure menthol is poisonous and should never be taken internally. It is
important not to confuse oil and tincture preparations." Any which way it is
soo easy to confuse the two, and the study makes a point not to confuse the
two. Peppermint water as you said can calm stomach aches etc. A quote
from the study " This study showed a sginificant reduction in the frequency of
nipple pain and cracks in breastfeeding mothers where peppermint water was
applied after breastfeeds. These effects could be attributed to the calming
and numbing effects and the antibacterial activity of peppermint WATER
leading to the reuction of irritation and nipple discomfort." And as you said
these women were used to using it in there day to day rememdies. "However,
no study had examined peppermint water, a common household remedy in
Iran, which was thought to prevent nipple pain." I was stating that I liked the
idea that we had something else to use besides lanolin, which is stocked in our
med cabinets at the hospital. Just want to clarify that we are all talking
water here not oil. I'm sure that was not your intention." I am grateful we
here in the states can learn what centuries of cultures have known via the
internet and the far reaching forums like lactnet. Makes sense that since
peppermint has a numbing effect, one could certainly make a case for easing
nipple pain. I have no idea if it would in turn numb a baby's mouth. I guess if
they follow what the study suggests and wipe it off (how i hate to have moms
wipe off anything from sore nipples!) or I suppose rinse it off better yet,
transfer would be reduced.
Respectfully,
robin
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