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Old 01-10-2013, 01:17 AM   #1
maouno
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Question peppermint oil

I would like to know if I can use pepermint oil capsules for IBS. The problem is they 're all combined with fennel, which is full of hormones. I've aromasin for taking hormones out, so I don't dare to take these. Would I only try the peppermint tea to be safe?
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Old 01-16-2013, 08:12 AM   #2
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Re: peppermint oil

Modest amounts of fennel in the diet are considered safe in those with a history of hormone sensitive breast cancer. Peppermint tea might be the safest place to start but if you need more aggressive measures for the IBS the capsules could be considered depending on the amount of fennel in the capsule.
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Old 01-19-2013, 01:25 AM   #3
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Re: peppermint oil

Thank you , Tanya
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Oncotest high risk, Muga 51, port placed Dec. 2008, chemo CMF started 18 nov during 6 months , 6 rounds of two treatments. Finished rads April 2009, started Herceptin late: 10 Sept 2009. Muga 63.
Finished herceptin 5 sept 2010.Port taken out 19 oct 2010!!
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