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For children with an upset stomach, a review of 14 clinical trials showed that peppermint reduced the frequency, length and severity of stomach pain. Peppermint oil may also ease nausea and vomiting.
Nausea can be caused by weight loss drugs, pregnancy, food poisoning, migraines. Doctors share home remedies for nausea, including ginger and peppermint.
Bloating typically passes on its own, but here's how to find relief now.
Peppermint oil appears useful. [161] In a meta-analysis it was found to be superior to placebo for improvement of IBS symptoms, at least in the short term. [111] An earlier meta-analysis suggested the results of peppermint oil were tentative as the number of people studied was small and blinding of those receiving treatment was unclear. [109]
Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains. [33] There are several uses in traditional medicine [34] and preliminary research for possible use of peppermint in treating irritable bowel syndrome. [33] Menthol from mint essential oil (40–90%) is an ingredient of many cosmetics and some perfumes.
Most cases of stomach bloating are due to improper diet. [ medical citation needed ] Gas occurs because of the bacteria in the colon and is a by-product of soluble fiber digestion. Inadequate or irregular intake of fiber and water will cause a person to experience bloating or constipation.
Peppermint tea: The stomach calmer Peppermint tea is made by steeping fresh or dried mint leaves in hot water. It’s been used as a natural anti-emetic for centuries, meaning it helps reduce ...
Agonis flexuosa, commonly known as peppermint, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae and is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. The Noongar peoples know the tree as wanil , wonnow , wonong [ 3 ] or wannang . [ 4 ]