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Abdominal pain, the most frequent and disabling symptom of IBS, improves when
the intestinal smooth muscles are relaxed. Peppermint oil can reduce abdominal
pain and distension of IBS, possibly by blocking the influx of calcium into
muscle cells and inhibiting excess contraction of intestinal smooth muscles. It
is a carminative, which means it helps eliminate intestinal gas. |
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great pep-you-upper. Relieves both mental and muscle fatigue. Tones the
liver, intestines, and the nervous system. It is a very valuable
expectorant in the treatment of respiratory ailments. Cools the body,
mind, and spirit. The Greeks have long used peppermint to restore the
body. Peppermint has been found in the Egyptian tombs dating back to
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