Question

Josh has a genetic defect that can affect his liver. He must be careful of many prescription drugs because they can cause damage to his liver. Still, Josh suffers from chronic headaches. He carries a container of peppermint oil that helps relieve his headaches naturally. What would you say is the MOST likely reason for Josh's use of peppermint oil?
(1 point)
It is less expensive than traditional headache medicine.
He does not have to swallow a pill this way.
The peppermint oil would not be dangerous to his liver.
Josh just likes the smell of peppermint oil.

Answer 1

The peppermint oil would not be dangerous to his liver.

Because he must avoid drugs that can damage his liver, he uses a topical/olfactory natural remedy that (unlike many prescription analgesics) is unlikely to cause hepatotoxicity.