The benefits of Peppermint oil Enteric for Crohns, colitis and IBS
I thought it a good idea to mention peppermint oil because it was given to me, during my stay in hospital after bowel surgery, and I found it very effective.
According to resent research…
- Taking enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules can significantly reduce the pain and discomfort associated with stomach upset, and has been found to be an effective treatment for chronic stomach discomfort–bloating, indigestion and gas–and other intestinal symptoms. In General Peppermint oil can be an effective natural alternative to antispasmodic medications.
- peppermint oil relaxes stomach muscles and helps bile production, two factors that work to relieve indigestion. Taken with food enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules prevents food from causing uncomfortable indigestion symptoms and helps the process of digestion move more quickly.
- In a recent study performed at the University of Missouri at Columbia; 75 percent of children suffering from IBS who received peppermint oil capsules daily for two weeks experienced a reduction in stomach pain.
- During bouts of gastric distress, patients experience irregular contractions of the intestines that can lead to painful gas and bloating but, taking peppermint oil helps relax the smooth muscles of the intestines
- Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules has been found to be more effective in treating diarrhea than traditional fiber supplements or antispasmodic prescription medication because it reduces intestinal spasms that cause diarrhea.
Peppermint has a long tradition of medicinal use, with archaeological evidence placing its use at least as far back as ten thousand years ago. So, for centuries peppermint oil, part of the mint family which is known to be nutrient rich, has been used to relieve upset stomach.
In terms of Crohns disease or IBD, when taken orally as Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules, it can be very effective as a digestive aid, and is known to help relieve the stomach from intestinal cramping, as well as other gas-related conditions.
But, what is Peppermint oil Enteric?
Essentially, an enteric coating on an oral medication prevents the medicine from being released until it reaches the intestines. It bypasses the upper gastrointestinal tract, which can make it more useful for treating intestinal conditions. Enteric-coated capsules also help prevent digestive side effects, such as heartburn, that can occur with some substances such as peppermint oil.
