Peppermint Oil
Botanical Essential Oil
Peppermint oil contains menthol, menthone, and other volatile constituents. Enteric-coated IBS products differ from food flavoring, aromatherapy, and undiluted essential oil; swallowing concentrated essential oil can be hazardous.
Pharmacokinetic model
A route-level PK model for peppermint oil is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.
Key facts
- Category
- Botanical Essential Oil
- Suggested cadence
- once daily
Research behind this entry
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Peppermint Oil Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Adults with moderate-to-severe IBS received enteric-coated peppermint oil 180 mg three times daily or placebo for six weeks. Symptom improvement did not differ between groups on the primary or secondary measures,…
1 published study referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.