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BOTANICALS & NATURAL PRODUCTS
Peppermint aromatherapy for nausea
Preliminary signal
The pilot reported less nausea in several chemotherapy groups, but not in the cisplatin group.
MS-N011 · Sources checked October 11, 2026 · Nausea
What was studied?
People and setting: Adults receiving chemotherapy with standard antiemetics
Evidence basis: Open-label, quasi-randomized controlled pilot
What can we conclude?
Lack of blinding, treatment subgroups and a pilot design limit confidence. This does not establish a replacement for antiemetics.
Safety and practical context
Discuss fragrance sensitivity and the intended route; inhalation evidence is not a reason to swallow essential oil.
Questions for the care team
- Does this evidence apply to my cancer, treatment and goal?
- Does the exact preparation or delivery method match the study?
- What benefit is plausible, what could go wrong, and what care must continue?
Sources
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