End of Life Resources

End of Life Resources

Return to EOL

Welcome to the End-of-Life Resources page; a library of information meant to assist physicians, caregivers, and patients find the information they need to better carry out end-of-life care.  Can't find what you're looking for?  Check back in soon becuse we are adding resources daily to continue populating the end-of-life resource categories. 

You may use the categories below to browse topics and resources or use the "Search EOLR" function on the left sidebar. 

Peppermint oil for irritable bowel syndrome: a critical review and metaanalysis

in
Synopsis: 

Abstract:  Peppermint oil is the major constituent of several over-the-counter remedies for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As the etiology of IBS is not known and treatment is symptomatic, there is a ready market for such products. However, evidence to support their use is sparse. The aim of this study was to review the clinical trials of extracts of peppermint (Mentha X piperita L.) as a symptomatic treatment for IBS.

Source: 
American Journal of Gastroenterology
Vol/Page/Date: 
93(7) 1131-1135, 1998
Resource Type: 
Journal Article
Author/Source: 
Pittler, M.H., Ernst, E.
keywords: 
IBS, alternative remedies
Submitter: 
A. Peters