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Dr. Ronald Roth Acu-Cell AI

Peppermint Oil and IBS Spasms

Mechanism of Action

Peppermint oil contains menthol, which acts as a natural antispasmodic on the smooth muscle of the intestinal tract.
Enteric coating is critical because it ensures the capsule bypasses the stomach acid and releases the oil directly into the intestines where the spasms occur.

Potential Benefits for IBS

Helps to relax the colon and reduce cramping, abdominal pain, and spasms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
May help normalize bowel motility, providing relief for both diarrhea and constipation-predominant symptoms.

Important Considerations

Always use enteric-coated preparations to prevent premature release in the upper GI tract, which can otherwise cause or worsen heartburn or acid reflux.
Consult with a healthcare professional, especially if you have a history of gallstones, severe liver disease, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Vitamin A tablets or liver oil capsules - connections

Vitamin A tablets or liver oil capsules ->

Provides: Vitamin A (Dose: 5,000 IU; Frequency: several times a day; Population: adults)

Peppermint - connections

Peppermint ->

Is A: Dietary triggers
Treats: Viral infections (Attribution: said; Property: antiviral)
Treats: Mucus (State: thick_or_sticky; Modality: may)

Coronary artery spasms - connections

Coronary artery spasms ->

Causes: Chest pains

-> Coronary artery spasms

Low magnesium - Affects (Certainty: can; Role: causative contributing or aggravating)
Vitamin B15 - Associated With (Level: low; Side: right)
Vitamin B12 injections - Causes (Condition: erroneously given; Modality: can)

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