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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
General
pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical
References
Prescriber's Letter 8(1):4 2001
Component-of
camphor/capsaicin/menthol/methyl salicylate/peppermint oil/zinc oxide
camphor/eucalyptus oil/menthol/peppermint oil/thymol
peppermint oil/sage oil