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Re:Peppermint oil reduces blood pressure by 8.48 mmHg in sma... by cogman10 on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @12:33PM (#49436744)
Even worse, the placebo group drank peppermint cordial. The researchers are arguing there is no peppermint oil in it because it's not a listed ingredient, but the listed ingredients have "flavorings". Which, I'd be shocked if it weren't peppermint oil.

This is the "placebo" they used [1]

[1] https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/254854798

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