Traditional Uses

• External pain reliever
• Irritable bowel
• Flatulence
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion

Mode of Action

• Contains volatile oils, especially menthol, menthone, esters and terpenes
• Antispasmodic in the intestines
• Stimulates the flow of bile from the gall bladder
• External analgesic (pain-killer)

Drug Interactions

• None reported

Cautions

• Do not give to children under 5 years of age
• Do not apply to the nose area of small children as it may lead to respiratory arrest
• Avoid in cases of hiatal hernia

Recommended Dose

• 30-100 mg once a day. (Dose may vary from brand to brand)

References

• Bressler, 1981; Brinker, 1997; Chevallier, 1996; Lewis, 1977; Wild, 1994