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Peppermint oil.

Benjamin Kligler1, Sapna Chaudhary

  • 1Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York, USA. bkligler@chpnet.org

American Family Physician
|April 13, 2007
PubMed
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Peppermint oil shows promise for digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia. It may also help with tension headaches and colonic spasms, but higher doses can cause adverse effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Background:

  • Peppermint (Mentha piperita) has a historical use for gastrointestinal ailments.
  • Emerging research indicates potential therapeutic benefits of peppermint oil for specific digestive and neurological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence for peppermint oil's efficacy in various conditions.
  • To assess the safety profile of peppermint oil at recommended dosages.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on peppermint oil and its derivatives.
  • Analysis of clinical evidence for digestive disorders, headaches, and colonic spasms.

Main Results:

  • Enteric-coated peppermint oil may alleviate irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

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  • A peppermint-caraway oil combination shows moderate efficacy for non-ulcer dyspepsia.
  • Topical peppermint oil may be effective for tension headaches.
  • Rectal administration of peppermint oil can relieve colonic spasms.
  • Peppermint oil is generally well-tolerated at standard doses but can cause adverse effects at higher concentrations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Peppermint oil demonstrates therapeutic potential across a range of conditions, particularly gastrointestinal disorders.
    • Dosage and administration route are critical factors in both efficacy and safety.
    • Further research may elucidate optimal use for various clinical applications.