Final report on the safety assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water
Meta-analysis / review
Abstract
This safety assessment of peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil, leaf, leaf extract and leaf water concluded they are safe as used, provided the pulegone content is limited, and reviewed the toxicology and sensitisation data relevant to peppermint preparations.
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How to cite
Nair, B (2001) 'Final report on the safety assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water', International Journal of Toxicology, 20(Suppl 3), pp. 61-73.
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