Question 1

what are the beneficial effects of peppermint oil?

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Relax smooth muscle: Helps with cramps, passing gas.  Can increase heartburn (even if enteric coated, but less so), by relaxing lower esophageal sphincter.

Question 2

can peppermint oil help relieve sciatica?

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Yes: Topical peppermint oil to the back may relax the muscles and ease sciatic pain. Warm soaks in epsom salts can be helpful as well. 
Consider a prenatal massage if it persists.

Question 3

i accidently swallowed peppermint oil will i be okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Peppermint oil has traditionally been used to calm a queasy stomach, help with nausea, and ease gas.  It is not toxic.

Question 4

what are the side effects of taking peppermint oil capsules?

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Peppermint oil: Ingestion of too much peppermint oil can cause nausea/ vomiting, abdominal pain, v heart rate, respiratory problems, dizziness, seizures or loss of consciousness.

Question 5

i read that there are side effects of using peppermint oil capsules, as with any drug, but are they severe?

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Generally Safe: Probably safe in the short term (less than 8 weeks). Heartburn, allergic reactions, flushing, headache and mouth sores are most common.  Since peppermint is processed in the liver, check with your physician to make sure that there are no interactions with other medications you are taking that are also processed along similar pathways in the liver.

Question 6

i am pretty sure i have sibo because of my symptoms and researches online. taking peppermint oil (ibguard) really helped. should i take it forever?

Accepted Answer

No: Take as needed. It has helped you. You can get off and see when symptoms return and take as needed. You would know if you have to do it on long term basis

Question 7

what's peppermint oil used for?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint for GI sx: Peppermint oil is often used as a supplement to reduce nausea or vomiting or to quell heartburn or indigestion. It has also been used for upper respiratory and skin conditions.

Question 8

where could i find peppermint oil capsules?

Accepted Answer

Health food, online: Like most herbal supplements, peppermint oil capsules should be widely available at health food stores. If you can not find them at a local store they are widely available online from iherb.Com, swanson vitamins, amazon.Com etc.

Question 9

dose peppermint oil pills help conitsaption?

Accepted Answer

It helps IBS: It decreases spasm and pain. If that is the cause of the constipation it could help. Eating more fresh vegetables like spinach or other dark greens , and laxative fruits like prunes, avoiding processed dehydrated salty foods, avoiding dehydration, and getting a good night sleep, moving through the day, and lowering stress will help as well.

Question 10

what are reasons why someone takes peppermint oil capsules?

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Several uses: Peppermint oil has multiple uses.  A very popular one is for irritable bowel syndrome (ibs). http://tinyurl.com/kjesndd it can also help with indigestion.  Peppermint oil can be used topically to help abdominal distension, antispasmodic in UGI endoscopy, headaches including migraine, and postherpetic neuralgia. A dilution is used in these latter situations.

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