Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 I actually tried peppermint oil at the recommendation of my doctor and it didn't work at all for me.....may have something to do with the fact that I don't just have IBS. After a few days the peppermint cause it to burn like crazy whenever I went (burns enough sometimes from the extra bile anyways)......I will never do that again. (I did stay on it for a couple of weeks though) It may be good for those who have the kind of IBS that changes from diarhea to constipation though......maybe to regulate it. Kathy L.Angeldestiny's Dream NurseryRomanticsilk CraftsPlease cast your vote for my site on the Top 100www.romanticsilk.comLondon Cage Bird ConnectionLondon_Cage_Bird_Connection/?yguid=192859316 ----- Original Message ----- From: SV health Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 8:00 PM Subject: peppermint and IBS Got this from another group I'm on: B. Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects millions of Americans with painful abdominal cramps, bloating, gas, and bouts of diarrhea and constipation. Eliminating dairy and caffeine often takes care of the problem, but if not I often put patients on peppermint oil--and there is finally now solid evidence to support this centuries-old practice.[9] The latest volume of the journal Phytomedicine reviewed the evidence--16 clinical studies, most of them double-blind placebo-controlled crossover studies (one of the most scientifically rigorous study designs). The majority of these studies showed a consistent and significant improvement in IBS symptoms compared to placebo. The recommended dosing for adults is 1-2 enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules three times a day for 2 to 4 weeks. As always, pregnant and breast-feeding women should consult their physician before putting any new substance in their bodies. The effect of the peppermint oil was so powerful that some of the studies even performed a head to head comparison between the peppermint oil and the current pharmaceutical drugs on the market and found comparable results. Of course the drugs in current use have side-effects including everything from dry mouth and blurred vision to confusion and memory impairment. The most common side effect of the peppermint oil was, well, let's just call it the "perianal tingle," as the minty freshness exits the body. Here's the whole newsletter, if you're interested: http://www.DrGreger.org/newsletters.html Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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