According to the NHS, peppermint oil is commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The antispasmodic medicine, often known by brand names such as Apercap, Colomint and Mintec, can help ...

Researchers have shown for the first time how peppermint helps to relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which affects up to 20% of the population. Peppermint activates an “anti-pain” channel in the colon, ...

Periodic bouts with irritable bowel syndrome cause me painful cramping and gas. My doctor prescribes Donnatal, but it makes me drowsy. I have read that peppermint oil would help. Could you give me any ...

According to the NHS, people looking for relief from the painful symptom could need to follow the schedule ...

Peppermint oil is the essence of peppermint extracted into an oil. Some peppermint oils are stronger than others. The strongest types are made using modern distillation techniques and are called ...