Peppermint is most well known for its effects on the stomach and intestines. Peppermint relieves gas, nausea, and stomach pain due to an irritable bowel, intestinal cramps, or indigestion.ï»¿

Peppermint is a carminative - an agent that dispels gas and bloating in the digestive system - and an antispasmodic capable of relieving stomach and intestinal cramps. Peppermint can be used for too much stomach acid (hyperacidity) and gastroenteritis and is safe for infants with colic.ï»¿