[lisaaanoel]

I seem to be experiencing an increase in pain lately. I've heard that peppermint can sometimes calm things down.I'm looking for suggestions on what I should try. (I would prefer some kind of capsules/tablets since they are more convenient than tea when I'm out somewhere.) Anyone know any specific brands that I could buy in the grocery store or pharmacy? Also, has anyone actually had any relief from peppermint in terms of pain?Thanks.

 

[Kathleen M.]

It helps my pain.I just get peppermint Altoids. Easy to carry and at least around here (USA) they seem to be available at any grocery or convenience store if I run out.Also no one blinks if you pull a tin of mints out and have a couple. It usually takes 2-3 Altoids for me to see the effect.

 

[lisaaanoel]

I actually bought some peppermint altoids a little while ago but didn't think to check the ingredients. I got them home and figured out they had geletin in them so I stopped using them. (I'm vegetarian so I don't consume geletin.) I actually didn't even use them long enough to see an affect one way or another.

 

[Yukie]

I use peppermint herbal tea. Sometime it helps sometimes it doesn't.