Mentha piperita (essential oil)
One of the most versatile essential oils — topical for headaches (temples), aromatherapy for energy/focus, and enteric-coated capsules for IBS.
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Cyclosporine, CYP enzymes.
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Skin cooling sensation. Heartburn. Eye irritation.
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