Peppermint Oil Capsules

[Ponytail1]

New to the group and newly diagnosed with IBS so has probably been asked before but do Peppermint Oil capsules work for pains and nausea and if so when are the best times to take them?

[Cote88]

For me yes!!! I tried first with peppermint tea.

Anyway I take one or two after food, normally two if I’m not sure about the meal

[Ponytail1 in reply to Cote88]

Thank you for your reply, I have started drinking peppermint tea a few weeks ago and did notice a difference.

[Cote88 in reply to Ponytail1]

Perfect! I used after food like it’s write in the box... and during the day if I feel I try to drink peppermint tea, but when I do I have only one pill...

[TheFoxes]

I find colpermain IBS capsules amazing and take them 3 times per day 1 hr before food. They are peppermint but they are slow release. Hope the help. I have them on subscription from Amazon. X

[Cote88 in reply to TheFoxes]

I bought the peppermint from Holland and barret but next time I will try this one!

[Ponytail1 in reply to TheFoxes]

Thanks for your reply, I find peppermint tea is helping so I will try the Colpermin also and see if it helps.

[Sinthia]

Peppermint oil is among the best herbs for digestive problems, intestinal pain and bloating.

It is best taken as slow release and coated such as Colpermin or Mintec. The coating ensure that the oil reaches the intestine where it is needed rather than breaking down in the stomach. One or two capsules twice a day before or after meals Peppermint tea also helps the digestion. Hope this helps!

[Ponytail1 in reply to Sinthia]

It does help, thank you for your reply, will try them.

[Maureen1958]

Didn't do anything for me, I'm afraid.

[sg25]

I have a hiatus hernia which causes reflux and peppermint oil actually aggravates it. However I can drink peppermint tea