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Subgroup analyses by peppermint oil formulation (enteric-coated versus non-enteric-coated) reveal that enteric coating may enhance efficacy by delivering the active compound directly to the lower gastrointestinal tract.

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Sensitivity analyses excluding high-risk-of-bias studies confirm the robustness of the treatment effect. The benefit of peppermint oil persists regardless of IBS subtype or study quality.

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Sensitivity analyses excluding high-risk-of-bias studies confirm the robustness of the treatment effect. The benefit of peppermint oil persists regardless of IBS subtype or study quality.

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Source Paper

The impact of peppermint oil on the irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis of the pooled clinical data.

BMC complementary and alternative medicine (2019)

PMID: 30654773

DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2409-0

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![Figure 5: Subgroup analyses by peppermint oil formulation (enteric-coated versus non-enteric-coated) reveal that enteric coating may enhance efficacy by delivering the active compound directly to the lower gastrointestinal tract.](https://pdfs.citedhealth.com/figures/30654773/130.png)

> Source: N Alammar et al. "The impact of peppermint oil on the irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis of." *BMC complementary and alternative medicine*, 2019. PMID: [30654773](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30654773/)
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  <figcaption>Figure 5. Subgroup analyses by peppermint oil formulation (enteric-coated versus non-enteric-coated) reveal that enteric coating may enhance efficacy by delivering the active compound directly to the lower gastrointestinal tract.<br>  Source: N Alammar et al. "The impact of peppermint oil on the irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis of." <em>BMC complementary and alternative medicine</em>, 2019. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30654773/">30654773</a></figcaption>
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Related Evidence

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Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Grade A · 19 studies