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Does Peppermint Help Cure IBS?

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Question : Is peppermint beneficial for IBS?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
peppermint oil capsules have been shown to help

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

There are some medical studies that suggest that the use of peppermint oil caused symptoms to improve.
If you wish the name of the study which reviewed a host of different information can be provided.

There are peppermint capsules that are available that may help. It has been said that it helps with reducing spasms or contraction of the bowel that can occur in IBS.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Does Peppermint Help Cure IBS?

Brief Answer: peppermint oil capsules have been shown to help Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic There are some medical studies that suggest that the use of peppermint oil caused symptoms to improve. If you wish the name of the study which reviewed a host of different information can be provided. There are peppermint capsules that are available that may help. It has been said that it helps with reducing spasms or contraction of the bowel that can occur in IBS. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions