Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a plant in the botanical family Lamiaceae (mint), the essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and stems of the plant. Key constituents of peppermint oil are:
Menthone (12-20%)
Menthofurane (4-9%)
1.8 Cineol (Eucalyptol) (2-5%)
Pulegone (2-5%)
Menthyl Acetate (4-10%)
Peppermint oil is a highly regarded digestive stimulant.
Effect of fibre, antispasmodics, and peppermint oil in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis
In a report financed by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the journal BMJ in 2008, scientists conducted an analysis of previous studies comparing peppermint oil with placebo in about 400 patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). They found that only 26 percent of patients treated with peppermint oil, administered twice daily in capsule form, for a period of one to three months, continued to show symptoms of I.B.S. after treatment, compared with 65 percent of those who were given placebo. The scientists concluded that the evidence was compelling enough that more studies should be conducted, and that in the interim, “current national guidelines for the management of the condition should be updated to include these data.”
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Peppermint has a strong, clean, fresh, minty aroma. One of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion, it may also restore digestive efficiency.* Jean Valnet MD studied peppermint’s supportive effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also researched peppermint’s role in improving taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint’s ability to improve concentration and mental sharpness. Alan Hirsch MD studied peppermint’s ability to directly affect the brain’s satiety center, which triggers a sensation of fullness after meals. This powerful essential oil is often diluted with a carrier oil, such as V-6 Massage Oil, before topical application. Peppermint may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water.
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