Hello Deb,

I also have IBS. You probably already know that enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules are widely used to help control the spasticity of the bowel in this condition. (But in case you aren't familiar, the enteric coating is supposed to ensure that the oil is released only in the colon, not in the stomach where it can aggravate reflux, etc.) I do find that the occasional use of these capsules is helpful for spastic pain (especially around the menses).

Question is... would peppermint oil taken in this manner interfere with a remedy? What does everyone think? Let's say there is at least an eight-hour separation of the two--might that be okay? I was interested to read Lisa's comments about the fear of antidoting being exaggerated. If that's the case, perhaps we can have our remedy and eat our peppermint too.

Avalon