Only tiny amounts of common garden mint are appropriate. Pennyroyal is toxic and concentrated mint oils may cause GI irritation. Mint candies and gums may contain xylitol and should always be kept out of reach.
Mint is an aromatic herb group including spearmint and peppermint, used in teas, sauces, salads, and desserts and grown in gardens and pots.
Also appears dried or powdered in spice blends, candies, gums, syrups, and extracts, which often include sweeteners or concentrated oils. Those products are very different from a plain fresh leaf.
Exposure often comes from herbal tea bags, gum wrappers, or countertop garnish bowls. Monitor garden beds and herb pots to prevent repeated chewing.
