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Peppermint Oil Benefits
Peppermint has been used for health purposes for several thousand years. Records from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt mention that it was used for digestive disorders and other conditions. Peppermint is great for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), other digestive problems, the common cold, sinus infections, headaches, and other conditions. Peppermint oil is usually applied to the skin for problems like muscle aches, headaches, joint pain, and itching. In aromatherapy, peppermint oil is used for treating coughs and colds, reducing pain, improving mental function, and reducing stress.
Peppermint is a common flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and peppermint oil is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.
Peppermint leaves and the essential oil from peppermint have been used for health purpose. Peppermint oil is the essential oil taken from the flowering parts and leaves of the peppermint plant.
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Medicinal Uses Of Peppermint Oil
Dietary supplements containing peppermint oil are also used by some people for the following conditions.
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Morning sickness
- Cramps (of the upper gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts)
- Diarrhea
- Gas
- Colds
- Coughs
- Inflammation (of the mouth and throat)
- Sinus and respiratory infections
- Menstrual problems
Peppermint oil applied to the skin may also help with the following conditions.
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Nerve pain
- Toothache
- Inflammation of the mouth
- Gas
- Colds
- Coughs
- Inflammation (of the mouth and throat)
- Joint conditions
- Itchiness
- Allergic rash
- Repelling mosquitoes
Who Should Avoid Peppermint Oil
You should avoid applying peppermint oil to the face or chests of children and babies. Peppermint aromatherapy can also be toxic to pets such as dogs and cats.
Hopefully you learned some great benefits that peppermint oil has to offer. Please feel free to share your experience in the comments below! Stay safe and God bless.
