topicPeppermint Functional Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claimOf the more than 70,000 people included in the survey, 40% showed clear evidence of FGID, according to the Rome IV criteria [].
evidence level2
citationStorr M. (2026)
sourceS1 Guideline of the German Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility (DGNM) on Functional Dyspepsia (FD), a Disorder of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBI) [English Language Edition]
topicPeppermint Functional Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claim2 3 4 5 6 7 via Various risk factors for the occurrence of FD have been identified to date: Incidence of FD is increased in the female population [,].
evidence level2
citationStorr M. (2026)
sourceS1 Guideline of the German Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility (DGNM) on Functional Dyspepsia (FD), a Disorder of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBI) [English Language Edition]
topicPeppermint Functional Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claimHowever, the use of nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs also represents a risk factor for the development of FD.
evidence level2
citationStorr M. (2026)
sourceS1 Guideline of the German Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility (DGNM) on Functional Dyspepsia (FD), a Disorder of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBI) [English Language Edition]
topicPeppermint Functional Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 The term “functional dyspepsia” (FD) refers to recurring or chronic symptoms of the upper abdomen that cannot be attributed to an organic disease by using standard diagnostic procedures [].
evidence level2
citationStorr M. (2026)
sourceS1 Guideline of the German Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility (DGNM) on Functional Dyspepsia (FD), a Disorder of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBI) [English Language Edition]
topicPeppermint Functional Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claimResults During treatment, all assessed abdominal symptoms showed significant (p Conclusion The study demonstrates patient-relevant improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms during treatment with Menthacarin while underlining its favorable tolerability profile.
evidence level2
citationLinas I (2025)
sourceTreatment of disorders of gut-brain interaction with peppermint oil and caraway oil combination Menthacarin : A phase IV clinical trial.
topicPeppermint Functional Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claimIntroduction In disorders of gut-brain interaction including functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome, clinical focus has shifted from pathophysiological criteria to symptoms.
evidence level2
citationLinas I (2025)
sourceTreatment of disorders of gut-brain interaction with peppermint oil and caraway oil combination Menthacarin : A phase IV clinical trial.
topicPeppermint Functional Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claimMethods A single-arm, low-intervention clinical trial into the effectiveness and tolerability of Menthacarin, a peppermint oil/caraway oil combination, was performed.
evidence level2
citationLinas I (2025)
sourceTreatment of disorders of gut-brain interaction with peppermint oil and caraway oil combination Menthacarin : A phase IV clinical trial.