peppermint oil?

Schwiggity
Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
I was diagnosed with ulcers (but for some reason one of the medicines I was given is also used to treat gerd which I seem to have some of the symptoms of). When I was sucking on some peppermints earlier, it seemed to help my stomach, and I've read about peppermint oil capsules helping with stomach issues. Does anyone have any experience with this?

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  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    Peppermint (herbal) tea is awesome for an upset stomach or heartburn.
  • kelscot30
    kelscot30 Posts: 74 Member
    I use peppermint cordial if I am out and have heartburn! Nothing is as good as omeoprazole or ranitidine though :) x
  • TheDeviation
    TheDeviation Posts: 149
    Peppermint certainly helps an upset stomach. That said, do not use it without talking to your doctor since it can cause issues.
  • RTricia
    RTricia Posts: 720
    eat or juice cabbage for stomach ulcers.
  • Helena4
    Helena4 Posts: 124
    I have IBS and in the past I took tablets that had peppermint oil in, as perscribed by the doctors and these did seem to do something - but it may have also been what I was eating. Give it a go for a bit and see how it goes.
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