FullscriptVitanica
Nausea Ease
Label amount: 25 mg
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Peppermint oil
Also called: Mentha piperita
A cooling oil that relaxes the muscles of the gut. Enteric-coated capsules are among the best-studied natural options for IBS.
Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.
Studied for
- IBS cramping, bloating, and pain
- Gas
- Tension headaches (applied to the temples)
Found naturally in
- Fresh peppermint
- Peppermint tea
Label red flags
- Not labeled enteric-coated
Check with a provider
- Heartburn, reflux, or hiatal hernia (it can make reflux worse)
- Taking acid-reducing medicine, which can dissolve the coating too early
- Don't apply peppermint oil near the face of infants or young children
Supplements that contain it
One product in Dr. Lesher's dispensary lists peppermint oil on the label.
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.