Dosage · Supplement
Peppermint Oil: dosage and how to take it
Enteric-coated 180–225 mg, 2–3×/day before meals.
- Overall grade
- Grade B
- Last revised
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How much to take
Enteric-coated capsules (e.g., 180–225 mg) two–three times daily before meals.
Timing & separation
There are no strict timing conflicts on record for Peppermint Oil; consistency matters more than the exact hour for most goals.
Why the dose is what it is
Menthol relaxes intestinal smooth muscle (a calcium-channel effect), easing cramping and pain.
Bottom line
A real, guideline-backed IBS remedy. Use enteric-coated capsules before meals — not plain peppermint.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- Enteric-coated 180–225 mg, 2–3×/day before meals.
Goes with
- Peppermint OilFull Peppermint Oil monographEvidence grade B
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Sources
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