Peppermint essential oil is made by way of steam distillation by using the leaves and stems of the Mentha Piperita plant.
Application peppermint oil will have a calming and cooling effect. You can use peppermint oil for:
Pain Relief
Peppermint Oil is an excellent oil to use for relief from pain. That is why many sportsmen and women use peppermint oil to help relieve strained muscles. It has a pleasant cooling effect when applied to the skin.
Digestion
Peppermint Oil helps reduce digestive problems. It is also used in many Over-The-Counter medicines treating for digestive problems. Adding a couple of drops of pure peppermint oil to a cup of tea or a cup of hot water will give you relief from stomach ache and digestive problems.
Nausea
Peppermint oil helps reduce irritation in the upper respiratory tract and the digestive tract. This helps reduce nausea. Apply a couple of drops of peppermint oil behind your ears or add it in your diffuser to get relief from nausea.
Mouth Freshener
Add a few to drops to your bottle of water or put a couple of drops under your tongue and drink water on top for a minty fresh breath.
Decongestant
Peppermint Oil dissolves solidified mucus in the sinus cavity. This helps clear sinus blockages and in turn help you breath freely. For treating blocked sinus, add a couple of drops of peppermint oil to boiling water and inhale the steam with a towel over your head. Alternatively, you can add peppermint oil to your diffuser to help get relief from blocked sinus.
Arthritis
Peppermint oil works excellently in soothing joint pains specially arthritis related pains. Apply a few drops tropically on joints that are hurting and get instant pain relief.
Bug Repellent
Mosquitoes and bugs like cockroaches, house flys, ants and other household bugs hate the smell of peppermint oil. Just massage a few drops on the sides of the ear and on your wrist to use as bug repellent. You can also add a few drops with your floor cleaner for freedom from cockroaches, spiders and other bugs.
Hair Growth
Peppermint oil helps strengthen the roots and the length of the hair, thus reducing hair fall. You just need to add a couple of drops to your shampoo and then apply, leaving it on for a few minutes.
Note: External use only. Keep away from Children.
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