| Peppermint is a herb that has been used for | | | | External use of the oil gives relief from pain. As the |
| traditional and holistic medicinal purposes for centuries. | | | | oil contains calcium antagonism, it helps alleviate pain, |
| The peppermint essential oil is also known as brandy | | | | and also has wonderful cooling properties that help |
| mint or balm mint, and is extracted from Mentha | | | | reduce fever. |
| piperita. | | | | It also contains menthol and it helps clear the |
| One of the most common uses of peppermint | | | | respiratory tract. It gives instant or temporary relief |
| essential oil is in aromatherapy due to its cooling and | | | | from several respiratory problems such as nasal |
| refreshing properties. It stimulates the mind, improves | | | | congestion, sinusitis, asthma, cold, cough and |
| focus and also increases the mental ability. The oil is | | | | bronchitis. |
| used to cool the skin, and reduce the redness, | | | | Some of the other common uses of peppermint |
| irritation and itchiness. | | | | essential oil include treating irritable bowel syndrome, |
| Another common use of peppermint is in dental care | | | | removing dandruff and lice, treating urinary tract |
| due to its powerful antiseptic properties. The oil helps | | | | infection, boosting immunity to various diseases, and |
| relieve bad breath, and keeps the gums and teeth | | | | improving blood circulation. |
| free from germs. Peppermint oil is added in many | | | | Another quality is to relieve flatulence, and diarrhea. |
| tooth pastes, and is also effective in treating the | | | | Few drops of oil can be added to herbal tea to aid |
| toothaches. | | | | digestion and get relief from heartburn. The oil can be |
| Treating the nausea and headache is also an | | | | inhaled during the workout to boost the mood the |
| important use of this essential oil, and you can | | | | reduce fatigue. |
| directly apply the diluted oil on the forehead to get | | | | This oil is easily mixed with almond or olive oils to |
| relief from headache. The oil is quite useful on | | | | relieve sore feet. Ticks can be removed by applying |
| treating the indigestion as well. Just add few drops of | | | | the drop of the oil on the cotton swab and swabbing |
| oil to the water and drink after the meals to get | | | | ticks with it. |
| relief. The oil can effectively to remove the gas. | | | | While using peppermint oil, it is essential to avoid |
| Another good use of peppermint essential oil is to | | | | contact with sensitive skin, eyes and mucus |
| get relief from stress, depression and mental | | | | membranes. Pregnant and lactation women should |
| exhaustion, as the oil is quite refreshing. It is also | | | | avoid its usage. |
| effective in reducing restlessness and anxiety. | | | | |