Question 1

What is Calamint?

Accepted Answer

Calamint commonly refers to Calamintha/Clinopodium species used as culinary herbs and in traditional teas. Essential oils from these plants can contain compounds such as pulegone depending on chemotype; clinical evidence for specific supplement benefits is limited, and safety depends on preparation and dose (especially with concentrated essential oils).

Question 2

What are the common uses of Calamint?

Accepted Answer

Calamint is commonly used for Traditional use for digestive discomfort (herbal tea), Traditional use for colds/coughs (herbal use).

Question 3

How does Calamint work?

Accepted Answer

Herbal tea effects are not well established clinically. Essential oils show antimicrobial/other bioactivity in laboratory studies; concentrated oil safety depends on composition (chemotype) and dosing.

Question 4

Are there any warnings or precautions for Calamint?

Accepted Answer

Avoid ingesting concentrated essential oils unless under qualified clinical supervision; composition and safe dosing vary. Avoid use during pregnancy/breastfeeding unless advised by a clinician (safety data limited, and some chemotypes may contain pulegone). Additional precautions may apply.

Question 5

Is Calamint FDA approved?

Accepted Answer

In the U.S., calamint products sold as dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA; they are not FDA-approved for effectiveness before marketing, and quality/purity can vary by product.

Question 6

Where can I buy Calamint?

Accepted Answer

Sold in the U.S. as dried herb/teas and in some supplement forms (online and specialty retailers).

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