Peppermint oil plasma coating could cut catheter infections without releasing drugs - Peer2Peer

Peppermint oil plasma coating could cut catheter infections without releasing drugs

Feb 05, 2026

Australian researchers have developed a high‑performance coating made from peppermint essential oil that can be applied to the surfaces of many commonly used medical devices, offering a safer way to protect patients from infection and inflammation.

https://phys.org/news/2026-02-peppermint-oil-plasma-coating-catheter.html

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