Method of treating functional bowel disorders by the administration of peppermint oil to the intestive
US4687667A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 1983 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/534
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Essential Oils (including Arematic Carminatives) and their active components are selectively administered to the intestine to treat irritable colon syndron and other intestinal disorders responsive to treatment with a carminative. The oils are presented in a rectal or, preferably, enteric preparation, especially an enterically coated hard gelatine capsule. Peppermint oil is presently preferred.
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