Fukushima journal of medical science, 57(2), 60-65 (2012-02-23)
We investigated whether peppermint oil (PO) is useful for endoscopic diagnosis of gastric tumors without magnifying endoscopy. Twenty-six patients diagnosed with gastric tumors were examined. Endoscopic images were recorded by white light (WL) and narrow band imaging (NBI) without magnifying
Farmacia hospitalaria : organo oficial de expresion cientifica de la Sociedad Espanola de Farmacia Hospitalaria, 36(4), 256-260 (2011-12-06)
Intestinal peristalsis can impede explorations and interventions using retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography. Systemic spasmolytics are frequently employed to reduce this phenomenon, in spite of the adverse anti-cholinergic effects they are associated with. We proposed a formula using 1.6% peppermint oil solution
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 26(6), 884-891 (2011-11-17)
Although plant-derived essential oils (EOs) have been used to treat various mental disorders, their central nervous system (CNS) acting effects have not been clarified. The present study compared the effects of 20 kinds of EOs with the effects of already-known
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 25(5), 702-708 (2010-11-16)
Peppermint oil (Mentha × piperita L. (Lamiaceae) has been shown to exert potent antiemetic properties, but its mode of action has not yet been elucidated. Among its active constituents (-)-menthol is the most important. Three different in vitro models were
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 4(4), CD007598-CD007598 (2012-04-20)
Postoperative nausea and vomiting is a common and unpleasant phenomenon and current therapies are not always effective for all patients. Aromatherapy has been suggested as a possible addition to the available treatment strategies. This review sought to establish what effect
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