🌱 Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
In short: Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) contains Menthol, menthone, rosmarinic acid and is traditionally used for irritable bowel & bloating, tension headache, nausea. Good — enteric-coated peppermint oil is one of the best-studied herbal remedies for IBS. It is not a treatment for any condition — this page is general wellness information, not medical advice.
| Active compounds | Menthol, menthone, rosmarinic acid |
|---|---|
| Common uses | Irritable bowel & bloating, Tension headache, Nausea |
| Preparation | Tea: 1-2 tsp dried leaves per cup, steep 10 min. Capsules: 0.2-0.4ml of oil daily, enteric-coated for IBS. |
| Safety dosage | Peppermint tea 2-3 cups/day; oil capsules ≤ 3/day; not for infants under 2. |
❓ Questions about Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
What is Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) used for? It is traditionally used for irritable bowel & bloating, tension headache, nausea. Traditional use is not the same as proven treatment.
How is Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) prepared? Tea: 1-2 tsp dried leaves per cup, steep 10 min. Capsules: 0.2-0.4ml of oil daily, enteric-coated for IBS.
What is a safe dose of Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)? Peppermint tea 2-3 cups/day; oil capsules ≤ 3/day; not for infants under 2.
What does the evidence say about Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)? Good — enteric-coated peppermint oil is one of the best-studied herbal remedies for IBS.
Who should avoid Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)? May worsen acid reflux (relaxes the sphincter). Avoid with gallstones, liver disease, or on cyclosporine; do not apply oil near an infant's face.
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