Evidence brief · Supplement
Peppermint Oil for IBS
Evidence grade B — Enteric-coated
- Overall grade
- Grade B
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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1 at grade B — 1 graded row
What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- IBSEvidence grade B
Enteric-coated
Unclearmixed
What is uncertain
Read off the same rows as above. Nothing here is added that the entry does not itself record.
- Studies disagree: IBS (mixed agreement).
The evidence in words
The verdict
For ibs, Peppermint Oil earns evidence grade B (unclear effect, mixed consistency) — there is real evidence here. Enteric-coated
How it might work
Menthol relaxes intestinal smooth muscle (a calcium-channel effect), easing cramping and pain.
How to use it
Enteric-coated capsules (e.g., 180–225 mg) two–three times daily before meals.
Safety & cautions
Enteric-coated is well tolerated; non-coated causes heartburn; caution with reflux and in GERD.
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 OilRead the full Peppermint Oil monographEvidence grade B
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- Peppermint Oil for IBS pain / global symptomsEvidence grade B — Guideline-endorsedEvidence grade B
- Probiotics for IBSEvidence grade B — Strain-specificEvidence grade B
- Digestive EnzymesEssential in true enzyme insufficiency; mostly unnecessary for the general 'bloating' crowd — except lactase for lactose intolerance.Evidence grade C
- Digestive Enzymes for General bloating (blends)Evidence grade D — WeakEvidence grade D
Sources
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Last revised . A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.