May Decrease Breastfeeding Pain

Breastfeeding can be uncomfortable and challenging for mothers who frequently have sore and cracked nipples. According to studies, rubbing mint on the skin can reduce breastfeeding-related pain. After each feeding in these investigations, nursing mothers applied different types of mint to the region surrounding the nipple. They usually used an essential oil alone, or they blended it with gel or water. According to one study, administering peppermint water instead of extracted breast milk after breastfeeding reduced nipple pain by reducing nipple and areola cracks.

Another study found that compared to 6.9% of women who used lanolin and 22.6% of mothers who used a placebo, only 3.8% of moms who applied a peppermint gel had nipple cracks. Further research revealed that mothers who used menthol essential oil after each feeding experienced a reduction in the pain and severity of nipple cracks.