Peppermint Essential Oil and its Many Benefits
Essential oils are the earth’s natural medicine, and they can be used for almost everything from skin care, to alternative treatment of illnesses and conditions. One particularly popular oil is peppermint oil, and here are the reasons why this oil is a must-have.
Pain Relief
Peppermint essential oil is a great pain reliever and has a soothing effect on the body. It helps calm the skin and is especially great for muscle and joint pain, and a great anti-inflammatory oil to relieve tightness and discomfort with its cooling effect. Peppermint oil is therefore a great natural painkiller for those who prefer a medication-free solution.
Relieve Stomach Ache
As a pain reliever, peppermint oil is also great for reducing stomachaches and calm the stomach. It relaxes the intestinal muscles, reducing spasms and cramps, and calms the system. This reduces the abdominal pain.
Flu and Cold
This oil is well known for its great effect on your body when you have the flu or cold. Peppermint is added to most cough drops and chest salves, because of the clearing effect it has on the respiratory pathways. Peppermint also has a strong anti-microbial effect, which is great for when you have the flu and needs to get rid of that unwanted virus or bacteria.
Energy Booster
Peppermint essential oil can help boost your energy when you are feeling tired and heavy. It can raise the energy level in the room with its uplifting fresh scent. This oils is therefore a great air freshener to cleanse the air, and lift the energy in a room. This can take you from a state of feeling tired and lethargic to a state of higher energy.
Relieve Respiratory Conditions
Peppermint is also used to relieve respiratory conditions such as allergies and asthma, as it can clear the pathway, making breathing easier. People suffering from asthma should however be cautious about using essential oils, as it can worsen their condition or cause an allergic reaction. So be sure to consult your doctor before experimenting.
Concentration
Peppermint oil can improve your concentration, as it stimulates the brain, promoting brain activity. It helps you to “wake up” and clears your mind of clutter. This oil is great for when you have to focus and your mind has to be sharp and productive.
Bad Breath
There is a reason why peppermint is added to most toothpastes and mouthwash products out there, as it has this great anti-bacterial effect, removing the bacteria from the tongue and mouth, and giving you fresh breath at the same time. Not only does it give you fresh breath, but it can also help prevent cavities, due to its anti-microbial effect.
Reduce Hunger
Peppermint oil has shown to have an effect on hunger and cravings. This oil can help you feel full and reduce your hunger, which is great for people who wish to lose weight or who tend to overeat.
Dandruff and Itchiness
This oil can help cure dandruff and reduce itchiness due to its great anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. Simply add a few drops to your shampoo for a healthy scalp.
Skin Soother
Peppermint oil has a nice cooling effect on the skin and is great for rashes, sunburns or bug bites. It helps calm the skin, and thereby reduce the discomfort and irritation, as it cools down the area.
Nausea
Peppermint essential oil is able to greatly reduce nausea with its fresh light and cleansing scent. The aroma alone is able to greatly reduce sickness in a natural and effective way.
These were some of the benefits you can experience from using peppermint.
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