Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Peppermint essential oil should be considered the first-line treatment for IBS.



Irritable bowel symptoms can overlap with problems with gluten. Make sure your physician rules out celiac disease:

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[TheLatinfruit]

I have had a dull pain under my right rib for a couple of months, kind of like where my gallbladder is located, I went to the doctor two days ago, and he suggested me to buy IBGARD as it might be IBS, which are oil peppermint capsules. I have felt an immediate relief on my pain, and my head has clear out because this pain has been taken my sleep and well being.

[chazchillings]

Since becoming vegan I have had zero problem with bowel movements!!! Thanks to you Dr Greger!

[kimberlydelrey]

I've had this and it's the worst pain! Doctor said I should eat more fiber, drink more water, and eat fruits and veggies.

[nope]

I've only been taking peppermint oil for three days now, and maybe it's placebo effect...but already I've notice less bloat and overall turmoil in my tumtum. My BM's the last two days have been more normal, too.

[HaloGoddessBone]

YES YES I saw a doctor yesterday about a flare up . I've had IBS for 15 yrs + anyway the Doctor actually told me I need to learn to meditate for it. I was beyond mad and upset to be so discarded about how severe my pain was I was in tears she didn't care. So I am starting the peppermint oil today so far it seems to be helping some

[Mozafamily]

Just wanted to share I have never tried the oil but before I went vegan about 4 years ago and had upset stomach regularly was to make peppermint tea and suck on peppermint candy and it helped some. My husband says peppermint tea usually helps his stomach aches as well so I keep some in the cabinet.

[terencemtesla]

Definitely hugely helped my formerly hopeless ibs. 2-4 drops per day.

[scomeback]

Ok so the past 3 months I had moderate IBS and now it’s gone here’s what I do
Be sure to eat healthy I personally avoid beans, nuts, too much sugar, and rice also with chicken makes digestion worse and eat food that you now you’ll be ok with.Drink before your meal I been drinking alkaline water for my stomachs to soothe with gerd. Drinking before helps digestion do one at a time. In morning I do this yoga video and also I bend down to the floor idk y but it helps. Then I have raspberries and any berry to balance hormones and just be healthy. I bought a mint plant and eat it time to time for any bloating and digestion. Peppermint oil helps I put it on salads and helps a lot. Avoid spicy foods of course and go on With your day with just healthy food helps a lot I have eat apples especially the skin helped me. Rly just any food without it to betoo unhealthy doesn’t hurt but I don’t know ur stomachs so make sure to get all vitamins in types of foods or eat it by tablets. Evening I do this yoga and have dinner no later than 8 also for my gerd. Then before bed I have tea preferably chamomile or peach and honey helps and tastes better. Then a little snack or anything I eat yogurt with berries in it for next morning. Then sleep with ur head up idk for anyone this is nessiscary cuz I have gerd but helps . And just be calm I had anxiety and ate horrible which made me get this and I honestly don’t care what others think of me cuz nerves can impact digestion a lot which was me.

[phyllisglenn]

This works well I have drank the peppermint tea but going to try this one

[Clothmom]

Ladies, don't forget that if you are nursing, peppermint can dry up your supply!

[kryssy]

Do you know anything about IBD in dogs? My dog has the disease and we've taken her to a few different vets but they are generally very unhelpful. She does pretty well now on her medication but I just wondered if peppermint could be given to dogs at all or if it's even similar?

[reimiyasaka]

Something tells me the patients simply got fed up with their doctors after the open placebos and decided to stop complaining about their IBS.

[deo-nis]

Minty on the way in and on the way out :)

[rjaquaponics]

I have lived with this problem my entire life.  It has limited me in so many ways, caused me to miss out on many important events, lost jobs,  and rendered me albeit disabled.  The doctors I have spoken to about this for the last 3 decades all prescribe anti-D's and each time that caused more and different issues without solution.  I refuse to live life in a cloud and still have symptoms.  I regularly drink Spearmint Tea made from fresh plants I grow.  My question is... does it matter which type of Mint?  Spearmint, Peppermint or Mint etc...?  I often wonder if there is a difference between the various mints.  Is one mint more affective than others?  Even with the essential oils they don't offer various types of mints, at least I haven't seen them.  Does anyone know?

[annes]

So peppermint tea is not strong enough ?

[AK-qgmp]

From what I understand.. IBS could be for either constipation or diarrhea.  Peppermint oil from what I researched works when the case is with constipation because it increases motility. So if someone has diarrhea and taking peppermint oil to help it, is probably making a bad move.

[autoltu]

Is it safe to use Peppermint essential oil drops? I bought some but then noticed the label that it's dangerous to ingest and you should immediately seek for medical assistance if you do :/

[nav]

My husband is a doctor and I swear to you he has IBS yet he lives in denial... I am going to try this and ... I am just wondering should I try it on him without telling him what I'm trying to treat or should I tell him...

[TheManLycaon]

because of this video am thinking to buy peppermint tea for my gi symptoms!

I haven't been diagnosed with ibs!

[danfisher]

I'm pretty sure the test subjects didn't actually know what "placebo" means hahah