topicPeppermint Hypertension Randomized Trial
claimP P P P P Table 2 In terms of pain management, peppermint oil significantly reduced pain scores from 6.18 ± 0.94 to 4.59 ± 0.89 (< 0.001), whereas the placebo group showed no significant improvement, with scores changing from 6.09 ± 0.96 to 5.98 ± 0.95 (= 0.132).
evidence level2
citationSharafi Hossein (2026)
sourceThe Impact of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Hemodynamic Parameters, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
topicPeppermint Hypertension Randomized Trial
claimCompared to placebo, peppermint oil significantly reduced systolic blood pressure, heart rate, pain, anxiety, and stress.
evidence level2
citationSharafi Hossein (2026)
sourceThe Impact of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Hemodynamic Parameters, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
topicPeppermint Hypertension Randomized Trial
claimNotably, 1 study found that inhalation of peppermint essential oil does not significantly affect systolic blood pressure.The reason for this discrepancy can be attributed to the methods of administration and the contexts in which they are applied across different groups of individuals.
evidence level2
citationSharafi Hossein (2026)
sourceThe Impact of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Hemodynamic Parameters, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
topicPeppermint Hypertension Randomized Trial
claimThe interplay between the “brain-heart axis” is particularly pivotal in determining cardiovascular outcomes, especially among individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions.Moreover, anxiety and depression are notably prevalent among patients experiencing ACS, with over half of this demographic exhibiting such psychological conditions.
evidence level2
citationSharafi Hossein (2026)
sourceThe Impact of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Hemodynamic Parameters, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial