Peppermint Oil soft gels
200mg Peppermint oil soft gels
Health Benefits of Mint Leaves and Peppermint Oil - Fluid Retention, Weight Loss, Diabetes, and More
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How to take
The usual dose is one or two capsules taken three times each day. If possible, take the capsules about an hour or so before meals - you should not take them straight after food. Swallow the capsules with a drink of water. Do not open or chew the capsules.
Peppermint Oil Benefits
Some of the most extensive research into the benefits of
peppermint oil has focused on IBS. IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI)
condition that can involve abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and constipation.
A recent review of 12 trials examined the efficacy of
peppermint oil capsules when compared to placebo in treating IBS. Researchers
found that treatment with peppermint oil improved abdominal pain and other
symptoms of IBS.
The specific ways peppermint oil helps ease the symptoms of
IBS and other GI conditions are largely unknown.
relaxing the smooth muscles of the GI tract
having an anti-inflammatory effect
affecting the types of bacteria that naturally live in the
GI tract
decreasing pain sensation in the GI tract
Peppermint oil is often used in cosmetic products. But
there’s a limited amount of research into the potential benefits of peppermint
when applied to the skin and HAIR
A small study looked at the topical application of
peppermint oil and the effect that it had on chronic itching. Researchers found
that a one percent solution of peppermint oil led to improvements in how long
itchiness lasted and the severity of the itch.
A second small study examined the effect of applying
peppermint oil on the skin to reduce itching during pregnancy. Researchers
found that applying a 0.5 percent solution of peppermint oil twice a day for
two weeks significantly reduced itch severity compared to the control.
Another study in mice compared peppermint oil to
minoxidil (Rogaine) and control compounds. The researchers found that a three
percent solution of peppermint oil led to growth of thick, long hair in mice
after four weeks of treatment, like results obtained using minoxidil.