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Study shows peppermint oil reduces systolic BP by 8.5 mmHg in 20 days
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A trial found that twice-daily 100-microliter doses of peppermint oil lowered systolic blood pressure by about 8.5 mmHg after 20 days in adults with mild hypertension.
The result points to a low-cost, well-tolerated supplement that could complement existing hypertension therapies. For engineers developing health-monitoring or adherence tools, it highlights a simple agent that might be paired with dosing reminders or wearable sensors. However, the study only measured systolic pressure in a small sample, so broader efficacy and long-term safety remain uncertain.
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Participants who took 100 µL of peppermint oil twice daily for 20 days experienced an average systolic blood pressure reduction of 8.5 mmHg.
The placebo group showed little to no change in systolic BP over the same period.
Researchers describe the oil as inexpensive, well-tolerated, and a potential simple adjunct for managing mild hypertension.
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