Peppermint oil

@article{Kligler2007PeppermintO,
  title={Peppermint oil},
  author={Benjamin Kligler and Sapna Chaudhary},
  journal={Reactions},
  year={2007},
  volume={178},
  pages={9}
}
Peppermint leaf and peppermint oil have a long history of use for digestive disorders. Recent evidence suggests that enteric-coated peppermint oil may be effective in relieving some of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. A combination product including peppermint oil and caraway oil seems to be moderately effective in the treatment of non-ulcer dyspepsia. Topical application of peppermint oil may be effective in the treatment of tension headache. Because of its relaxing effects on smooth… 
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Peppermint Oil : Clinical Uses in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Although more research may be beneficial, peppermint oil shows evidence justifying a more expanded using gastrointestinal disease management, as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.
The Effect of Enteric-Coated, Delayed-Release Peppermint Oil on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Colpermin is effective and safe as a therapeutic agent in patients with IBS suffering from abdominal pain or discomfort and significantly improved the quality of life.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) Essential Oil in Systemic and Oral Health
There are indications that ingested peppermint oil can interact with certain prescription medications that are metabolized by the hepatic system, these include cyclosporin and Cytochrome P450 1A2 as…
Comparison of peppermint teas in regard to essential oil content and its composition.
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GC analyses of dry peppermint raw material of different origin obtained in the market have demonstrated considerable variance in medically effective components, and the constituents of peppermint essential oil differed from those of herbal teas.
The use of peppermint oil in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
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It can be concluded that peppermin oil is effective in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome due to providing global symptom improvement  and significant reduction of abdominal pain, and its short-term use is safe.
Review article: the physiological effects and safety of peppermint oil and its efficacy in irritable bowel syndrome and other functional disorders
Peppermint oil has been used for centuries as a treatment for gastrointestinal ailments. It has been shown to have several effects on gastrointestinal physiology relevant to clinical care and…
Role of Peppermint Oil in Diffuse Esophageal Spasm in the Geriatric Population
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An elderly female patient who received symptomatic relief from peppermint oil is discussed, a rare motility disorder among the population with symptomatic motility disorders, which is most commonly reported in females.
Acute Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Lips from Peppermint Oil in a Lip Balm
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Peppermint oil is less commonly reported as causing ACC than are more common contactants such as balsam of Peru or nickel sulfate, however, with the widespread use of lip balms containing peppermint oil, more cases of pepper Mint oil‐induced ACC may be expected.
Inhaled peppermint, rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils do not change spirometry in healthy individuals
Effect of Peppermint Oil on Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study
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The proposed novel peppermint oil formulation was proved to be safe and may be used as an effective treatment for reducing the severity of PMS symptoms.
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The role of peppermint oil in the symptomatic treatment of IBS has so far not been established beyond reasonable doubt, and a metaanalysis of five placebo-controlled, double blind trials seems to support this notion.
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Peppermint oil may be used as a therapeutic agent during the symptomatic phase of IBS and reduced severity of pain associated with IBS.
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The addition of peppermint oil to the barium suspension seems to reduce the incidence of colonic spasm during the examination and it may lessen the need for intravenous administration of spasmolytic agents.
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It is shown for the first time that a 10% peppermint oil in ethanol solution efficiently alleviates tension-type headache and proves to be a well-tolerated and cost-effective alternative to usual therapies.
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