| Peppermint or mint as it is commonly called has a | | | | tensed nerves and reduces the pain as well. There |
| scientific name of Mentha x piperita. This is a herb | | | | are notable peppermint oil headache benefits and use |
| produced mostly in the United States of America and | | | | it to experience them. |
| is used as a flavoring agent, a medicine, a perfume | | | | The best use of oil from peppermint is done in |
| and many other things. Some of the peppermint | | | | mouth fresheners and toothpastes. These are known |
| medicinal properties are as explained below. | | | | to reduce foul breath and the oil from mint is the |
| The oil from peppermint is extracted and is used for | | | | main ingredient. Along with the oil, lemon juice and |
| curing coughs and colds. You can get small bottles of | | | | tea tree oil are also used as mouth fresheners. |
| the oil which can be externally applied to the nose | | | | Any kind of nasal accumulation or congestion can be |
| and chest and this dissolves the accumulated cough. | | | | cleared with the help of peppermint oil. Blockages are |
| For many decades, Ayurveda has been | | | | reduced drastically and this helps in better breathing. |
| recommending oil from mint for indigestion. When the | | | | People face nausea due to car sickness or due to |
| stomach gets upset, it is recommended that the oil | | | | bad smell. In this case, oil extracted from mint is used |
| be consumed in the form of gelatin capsules or the | | | | in reducing the nauseated feeling and recover back |
| oil itself. It cures all metabolic disorders. | | | | the nasal senses. Use of this small herb is done in |
| When you get headaches due to tension or | | | | cooking as well. The oil is used while making rice or in |
| excessive exposure to the sun, you can apply a mild | | | | salads to give an extra flavor and taste. |
| form of mint oil on the forehead. This relaxes the | | | | |