Natural
Peppermint Oil
for Hiccups
A drop of peppermint oil on the tongue as a traditional remedy for hiccups.
How it works
Peppermint relaxes the lower oesophageal sphincter which may reduce gastric distension-triggered hiccups.
What to watch for
A drop in water or on tongue. Do not use undiluted essential oil internally in large amounts.
Community experience
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