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Medicines peppermint oilQuestion & answer

peppermint oil · Medicine question

How does peppermint oil relax gastrointestinal smooth muscle?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Peppermint oil inhibits gastrointestinal smooth muscle by interfering with calcium ion mobilisation.

Sources for this answer

Colpermin IBS Relief CapsulesMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 18Document updated 17 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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