Guest guest Posted December 28, 2002 Report Share Posted December 28, 2002 This is interesting, because like the bulk of herbal research worldwide, it is done on a single herb, not a formula. It shows better results than the chinese herb formula in symptom relief and it is completely standardized. However, no long term followup was reported. If we can get better symptom relief with no iatrogenesis by incorporating such " specifics " , I do not see the harm. Since bo he is indicated for many IBS patients as it treats qi constraint and liver overacting on spleen, I would use the enteric form if it is indicated. However, consider saw palmetto as another example of using " specifics " . that herb strikes me as a kidney yin tonic that clears heat from the lower jiao (like zhi mu perhaps, but not as cold). It may not be appropriate in cases of dampheat. but I digress... Enteric-coated Peppermint-oil Capsules in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized Trial ------ AUTHOR : Liu JH, Chen GH, Yeh HZ, Huang CK, Poon SK SOURCE: J Gastroenterol. 1997, 32(6): 765-768. OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and tolerability of an enteric-coated peppermint-oil formulation (Colpermin.) A prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical study in 110 outpatients (66 men/44 women; 18-70 years of age) with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome was conducted. METHOD: Patients took one capsule (Colpermin or placebo) three to four times daily, 15-30 min before meals, for one month. Fifty-two patients on Colpermin and 49 on placebo completed the study. RESULTS: Forty-one patients on Colpermin (79%) experienced an alleviation of the severity of abdominal pain (29 were pain-free); 43 (83%) had less abdominal distension, 43 (83%) had reduced stool frequency, 38 (73%) had fewer borborygmi, and 41 (79%) less flatulence. Corresponding figures for the placebo group were: 21 patients (43%) with reduced pain (4 were pain-free), 14 (29%) with reduced distension, 16 (32%) with reduced stool frequency, 15 (31%) with fewer borborygmi, and 11 (22%) with less flatulence. Symptom improvements after Colpermin were significantly better than after placebo (P < 0.05; Mann-Whitney U-test). One patient on Colpermin experienced heartburn (because of chewing the capsules) and one developed a mild transient skin rash. Chinese Herbs " Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds " -- Albert Einstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2002 Report Share Posted December 29, 2002 Enteric-coated Peppermint-oil Capsules in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized Trial>>>Todd The few cases in which i tried enteric peppermint (phytopharmica) did not do very well, while they did do quite well with TCM. Obviously this is no evidence but i thought I might share Alon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2002 Report Share Posted December 29, 2002 I usually use TCM for IBs with good results, however I have seen IBS sx completely disappear many times with phytopharmaica peppermint. but they come back soon after discontinuation. it is no cure. , " Alon Marcus " < alonmarcus@w...> wrote: > Enteric-coated Peppermint-oil Capsules in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized Trial > >>>Todd > The few cases in which i tried enteric peppermint (phytopharmica) did not do very well, while they did do quite well with TCM. Obviously this is no evidence but i thought I might share > Alon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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