Hi Mint often acts as an antidote for many (but not all) homeopathic remedies. I am sure if mint was an ingredient in the cough syrup it was a formula that did not become antidoted by mint. Likely the cough syrup was based on either drosera, aconite, spongia tosta which are not adversely affected by mint. All the best Dr Hassard Chiropractor & Homeopath Oakville Ontario Canada (905) 847-2225

It was considered at one time that some strong smelling items, like mints shouldn't be used at the same time as homeopathics, including toothpastes, ice creams, Altoids, etc. But it has since been found that it's not necessarily true. There has never been a scientific study showing peppermint adversely impacting a homeopathic treatment. A few homeopaths have alleged that homeopathic treatments have been inactivated by coffee, peppermint or garlic when the medication was taken too soon after eating these foods or other spices with strong smells or tastes. It is more likely is that the lingering foods or flavors interfere with the adequate absorption of homeopathic medicines through the mouth's mucous membranes. Thus the homeopathic medicines are hindered from reaching the blood stream properly and their effects are lost. The other possibility is that the subtle effects of some homeopathic medicines are overwhelmed by caffeine or menthol, which possess strong physiological actions of their own. Ideally, you should take homeopathic medicines in a clean mouth free of food or flavor. It is a good idea to wait 10 to 15 minutes after eating or brushing teeth. If the food flavors linger, before using homeopathic remedies should rinse their mouth with water before taking the dosage.

The idea of antidoting a remedy is about shocking the body. So if your body is used to using mint, it is probably not going to be shocked by yet another tooth brushing or breath freshening with Mint or a cup of coffee if you are used to coffee. That said, I have personally antidoted a homeopathic remedy by using eucalyptus, but I had not had eucalyptus in a couple years. I would not use a homeopathic cough syrup which contains menthol. Seems counter intuitive to me. Better to find a single remedy which matches your cough symptoms and stick with that. Take a good acute care class on homeopathy and/or find some books. K Z Berg, Classical Homeopath Woodbury, MN

Combining anything with a homeopathic preparation will produce results no different than taking that thing alone. Your "medicine" won't be any more or less effective no matter what you combine it with.

No study has ever demonstrated that mint counteracts homeopathic remedies. For some conditions, mint is actually more effective than a homeopathic remedy. Even Peter Rabbit used peppermint tea for a tummy-ache.