peppermint oil

Indications

• possibly useful for irritable bowel syndrome

Dosage

• enteric coated cap TID before meals

Adverse effects

• exacerbation of gastroesophageal reflux

Mechanism of action

• antispasmodic effect

More general terms

• pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical

Component of

• camphor/eucalyptus oil/menthol/peppermint oil/thymol
• peppermint oil/sage oil
• camphor/capsaicin/menthol/methyl salicylate/peppermint oil/zinc oxide