topicPeppermint Oil Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claimThe S1 guideline summarizes the current state of knowledge and allows a targeted approach based on the currently available medical evidence.
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 Oil Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claimFunctional dyspepsia (FD) is common and classified as a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI).
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 Oil Dyspepsia Randomized Trial
claimDiagnosis is based on symptoms, which are classified according to the Rome IV criteria, in combination with diagnostic procedures that may include laboratory testing, Helicobacter pylori testing, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, and other examinations, depending on the severity, duration, and presence of alarm symptoms.
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 Oil 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 Oil 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 Oil 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.