[header] How to take peppermint oil [title] Speak with your doctor before ingesting essential oils. [step] In general, ingesting essential oils such as peppermint oil is not recommended. While the practice is employed in some parts of the world, essential oils are unsafe to consume without professional medical guidance. 
[title] Ask about enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules. [step] The menthol in peppermint may provide relief from the symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort caused by irritable bowel syndrome, or ibs.