Japanese mint
Scientific names: Mentha canadensis, Mentha arvensis var. piperascens
Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae
Alternate names: American Corn Mint, Bakha, Brook Mint, Canadian Mint, Chinese Mint, Chinese Mint Oil, Corn Mint, Cornmint, Cornmint Oil, Field Mint Oil, Huile de Menthe, Huile de Menthe des Champs, Japanese Oil of Peppermint, Menta Japonesa, Mentha Arvensis Aetheroleum, Menthe du Canada, Menthe des Champs, Menthe Japonaise, Mint Oil, Minzol, Poleo, Pudina, Putiha
Background
Japanese mint (Mentha canadensis) is a plant native to North America and Asia. Its oil comes from its above ground plant parts and is used as medicine.
Japanese mint oil contains chemicals that might help fight infections and reduce gas.
People sometimes use Japanese mint for gas, indigestion, gallstones, common cold, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Japanese mint with other plants also called mint, such as diviner's sage, English horsemint, peppermint, spearmint, and wild mint. These are not the same.
Japanese mint oil contains chemicals that might help fight infections and reduce gas.
People sometimes use Japanese mint for gas, indigestion, gallstones, common cold, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Japanese mint with other plants also called mint, such as diviner's sage, English horsemint, peppermint, spearmint, and wild mint. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Japanese mint oil is possibly safe when used appropriately. There isn't enough reliable information to know what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Japanese mint oil is possibly safe when used appropriately. But it can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Japanese mint is safe. It might trigger asthma attacks.
Children: Japanese mint oil is likely unsafe when applied to the skin around the nose in infants or children. It can trigger serious breathing problems. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe when taken by mouth or what the side effects might be.
Asthma or breathing problems: Japanese mint oil might make asthma or breathing problems worse.
Gallbladder conditions such as inflammation, gallstones, or a blocked bile duct: Don't use Japanese mint oil if you have a gallbladder condition. It could make your condition worse.
Liver disease: Don't use Japanese mint if you have a liver problem. It could make your condition worse.
When applied to the skin: Japanese mint oil is possibly safe when used appropriately. But it can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Japanese mint is safe. It might trigger asthma attacks.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Japanese mint is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Children: Japanese mint oil is likely unsafe when applied to the skin around the nose in infants or children. It can trigger serious breathing problems. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe when taken by mouth or what the side effects might be.
Asthma or breathing problems: Japanese mint oil might make asthma or breathing problems worse.
Gallbladder conditions such as inflammation, gallstones, or a blocked bile duct: Don't use Japanese mint oil if you have a gallbladder condition. It could make your condition worse.
Liver disease: Don't use Japanese mint if you have a liver problem. It could make your condition worse.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Japanese mint for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
Traditionally, Japanese mint oil has been used by adults in doses of 3-6 drops by mouth. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Japanese mint might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Japanese Mint interacts with any medicines. Before taking Japanese Mint, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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