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Peppermint Essential Oils Therapeutic Benefits

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Peppermint oil has many medicinal benefits. It can be used as a natural remedy for headaches, colds, stomach cramps, muscle cramps, digestive pain and more.

Medicinal Benefits of Peppermint Oil

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Most of history points toward the Mediterranean as the origin of peppermint. However it is now found everywhere. There is also evidence that it was cultivated in the orient as far back as 1000 B.C.

Peppermint Essential Oil Health Benefits

There are many uses for peppermint essential oil, as explained above, however let’s look at a few in more detail.

  • Concentration and Mental Fatigue

It is also said to improve focus, concentration and relieve mental fatigue. You can get these effects by inhaling the scent of peppermint. The intense menthol scent is extremely awakening and exciting. If someone is in shock, inhaling peppermint is shown to bring them around. The same is true for someone shown to be apathetic.

While one might think relaxing when they hear aromatherapy, this popular scent is anything but calming. It will stimulate the senses and bring about liveliness to its users.

  • Skin Irritations
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There are other methods to use essential peppermint oil other than inhaling. Its cooling affects can be applied to skin irritations, reducing them instantly. Swelling and redness along with other skin irritant signs will subside when you use peppermint. Itchy skin can also be calmed down with the oils application to the source of irritation.

  • Colds and Sinus Problems

Some common cold symptoms can be helped by using peppermint oil. If you are suffering from stuffy sinuses, a stuffy nose or upper respiratory problems, inhaling peppermint oil will provide nearly immediate relief.

  • Headaches

Breathing in peppermint oil or applying it directly to you temples and head can also help those who suffer from migraine headaches or the occasional headache. While unexpected to some who naturally assume a calming scent is necessary, the stimulating scent from peppermint will bring pain relief from migraines and headaches.

  • Vertigo

One complex and sometimes debilitating condition called vertigo can also be eased by peppermint essential oil.

  • Energy

When you are feeling tired during the day, just take a whiff of peppermint oil and it will pick you up fast. No need for caffeine.  Great for road trips, studying, school and more – try adding a few drops to your shampoo for a morning pick me up too!

  • Diet Aid

If you are hungry, inhaling peppermint oil can help reduce cravings and hunger pangs. Just put a drop or two on your temples or collarbone whenever you feel hungry to help ease the cravings.

  • Muscle Care

Put a few drops of peppermint in carrier oils like sweet almond oil and rub directly on your sore muscles for best results to reduce pain and improve
healing.

  • Focus & Concentration

Some people claim that smelling peppermint oil can help adults and children with ADHD to help gain focus and concentrate better on tasks.

  • Digestive Disorders and Stomach Cramps

Surprisingly, digestive disorders and general digestive issues can be helped by peppermint essential oil. It can aid calming spastic colon and keep your digestive system functioning regularly. Peppermint can get the gall bladder regular and keep the bile production on task for what the body needs.

Other stomach and digestive issues such as nausea, baby colic, dyspepsia, and stomach cramps can be helped by peppermints curing abilities. If you rub peppermint essential oil directly on the belly you can feel its beneficial properties.

There are many ways to use aromatherapy essential oils, such as to help with teething, colic, balancing hormones and more. As you learn more about the uses of peppermint oil you’ll definitely want to keep some handy! Just remember to store all oils safely and away from children!

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