Relieving post-heart surgery pain with peppermint essential oil

For a non-drug option to decrease pain and improve sleep quality after open heart surgery, try some peppermint essential oil aromatherapy. — Filepic

The use of peppermint essential oil aromatherapy may ease pain severity after open heart surgery and enhance sleep quality as well.

This is according to the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published online in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.