Peppermint Oil and Sweets in Pediatric Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Abdominal Pain: A Randomized Trial

Key Points

• Peppermint oil significantly reduces symptoms of functional abdominal pain in children, improving their comfort.
• In the trial, children receiving peppermint oil reported a 30% greater improvement in abdominal pain compared to control.
• This randomized trial compared peppermint oil and sweets against placebo groups to assess intervention effectiveness.
• Findings may enable better management options for children experiencing functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome.