Peppermint oil and IBS

[Brian W]

Has anybody tried peppermint oil for IBS with good results. I've seen a few reports that say clinical trials have been promising but none of the reports seem to be 100% certain. It would be good to get some anecdotal evidence from VF members if possible.

 

[Freesia]

Is it supposed to be calming, i havent heard of it...

 

[kelli]

I took peppermint oil capsules b4. Got violently ill on them sadly.

 

[Lou]

You should just try it.
The thing about IBS is that it isn't A disease but an umbrella term for a large number of symptoms. It seems like every patient is different. So there what works for one person may not work for another.

I bought a small bottle of peppermint which I would add to my morning hot chocolate. It was really delicious but I did not notice any physical changes. I just added a drop so maybe for results you need more.

 

[silva]

I got peppermint capsules for just before I had a colonoscopy, they were supposed to relax the sphincter! Made the last eliminations smell minty!

 

[Kittykat]

I tried it. Oh boy i got brutal cramps and burning.