peppermint oil

[maouno]

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?

[TanyaRD]

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.

[maouno]

Thank you , Tanya