How to Take Peppermint oil and it's Dose

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

• Peppermint oil is available as enteric-coated capsules, soft gelatin capsules and as herbal oil.
• The capsules to be taken by mouth swallowed whole with water before food.
• These capsules should not be crushed or chewed as peppermint oil irritates mouth or esophagus.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

For relieving abdominal distension and pain in IBS:
• The recommended dose for adults and children above 15 years of age, 1- 2 capsules to be taken three times daily for two to three months.
• Not recommended for children below 15 years of age.

For Headache and muscle pain:
• The peppermint oil applied to the skin for its cooling effect but not more than 3 to 4 times a day.

For relieving nasal congestion:
• Add 3 - 4 drops of peppermint oil is added to 150 ml of hot water and inhaled three times daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

• Patients allergic to menthol or peppermint oil should avoid taking peppermint oil supplements.
• Using peppermint oil in infants and children is not recommended as it may induce toxicity.
• It should not be used in patients with glucose-6-phosphate (G6PD) deficiency and gallbladder disease.