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Which Are The Essential Oils That G6PD Should Avoid?

Posted on Sat, 21 Feb 2015

Question: Hi Drs,

Are there any essential oils which an adult suffering from G6PD should avoid? Or there has never been any creidble studies? Thanks!
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
G6PD deficiency & essential oil

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Menthol-one of the major chemicals in peppermint oil (essential oil)- has caused severe jaundice in babies with G6PD deficiency .

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (8 hours later)

Thanks Dr Biswas.

That's the only oil which is known to have a side effect? No studies or records for all the other oils in relation to side effect for ADULTS with G6PD?

Thx

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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Except menthol

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Except menthol as mentioned earlier, no other essential oil or its component is known to have any hemolytic response in individuals with G6PD deficiency .

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju