Peppermint oil capsules vs Iberogast (STW 5)
On Reddit, owners rate Iberogast (STW 5) higher overall (3.8 vs 3.8). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Peppermint oil capsules | Iberogast (STW 5) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | enteric-coated capsules | liquid drops |
| GutVerdict score | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Recommendations | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Tolerability | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Owner comments | 285 | 124 |
| Rated comments | 141 | 51 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 16% | 4% |
| Top praise | Pain & cramping, Bloating & gas | Dose & timing, Bloating & gas |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Pain & cramping | Side effects, Pain & cramping |
By symptom
| Context | Peppermint oil capsules | Iberogast (STW 5) |
|---|---|---|
| IBS-C & constipation | 12 of 15 positive | 9 of 10 positive |
| IBS-D & loose stools | 13 of 19 positive | 6 of 7 positive |
| Bloating & gas | 25 of 33 positive | 12 of 13 positive |
| SIBO | 20 of 28 positive | 37 of 40 positive |
| After antibiotics | 3 of 4 positive | 4 of 5 positive |
| Pain & cramping | 40 of 58 positive | 5 of 7 positive |
For the full picture, see our gut supplement ratings built from Reddit owner comments. Our gut supplement shortlists group top-rated options by what people report.
What owners say about Peppermint oil capsules
4/5“I take ibgard and don't have that issue.”
4/5“i’ve gotten good at being able to tell if and when it’ll happen and what helps me most is putting peppermint oil all over my nostrils and neck and blasting my handheld fan.”
4/5“I did use IBGard peppermint capsules and it helped for me.”
What owners say about Iberogast (STW 5)
2/5“We saw tons of specialists, tons of tests, we tried antibiotics and herbals and motility stuff like iberogast.”
4/5“Allison Siebecker's SIBO guidelines, the recommended Iberogast dosage to act as a prokinetic (specifically for the migrating motor complex at night) is **60 drops at bedtime on an empty stomach**...(I think she actually gives it as a range of 30-60)”
4/5 Pain & cramping“(I have a specific diet, never eat outside, can't leave house at certain hours) By taking concerta for my ADHD, accommodating my autism, taking hormones for the PCOS and endometriosis and Iberogast for the IBS and FD.”
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