Peppermint oil made from the peppermint plant has been used for many years as a tea to calm the digestion. It has an anti-spasmodic action, and calms the smooth muscles of the stomach, intestines, and uterus. Peppermint also has analgesic properties.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Constipation | 1 | 0 |
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Report created on November 21, 2009.