Can consuming mint oil during the 1st month of pregnancy be harmful?

Question

What harm can it cause my unborn baby??? I am so worried... I took 2 drops on my sore throat every few minutes yesterday only... I am worried about my baby... please give advice

Answer 1

Please do not use peppermint oil at all when pregnant, and not at anytime should you take the pure oil orally. It is too strong.
"since pure peppermint oil has also been found to produce toxic effects, such as heart rhythm disturbances (cardiac arrhythmias) do not ingest peppermint oil...." from "The New Healing Herbs" by Michael Castleman.
I have an interest in herbs and aromatherapy, and all the literature said peppermint oil is not to be used on, or by, pregnant women. It can bring on the menstrual cycle, and it is a stimulant.
If you are at all concerned, please see your health care professional as soon as you can.

Answer 2

Girl. to be honest i think you should call your local hospital and ask the advice nurse a serious question like that ,However i never heard of mint oil ,but i do know Castor oil can be every dangerous while pregnant you have to be careful of what you intake especially while carrying another life inside.

Answer 3

mint oil should not be used during pregnancy. prolonged use can be toxic. since only used yesterday, should be okay. there are other baby-safe medicines you can take for sore throat, ask your doctor. never try any home remedies without consulting doctor