Benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint, latin name “Mentha x Piperita”, has many variants. The one I use is “Japanese Peppermint”. It is helpful in many ways such as:
Analgesic - Pain relief, such as musculoskeletal pain and is extremely effective for Dysmenorrhea (period pains)
Anti-inflammatory (cooling) - reduces inflammation and swelling
Helps alleviate respiratory diseases such as respiratory tract infections, sinusitis,
Antispasmodic - reduces/prevents spasms
Helps for digestive disorders/constipation
Antipruritic - relieves and/or prevent itching, helping with skin problems such as eczema and dermatitis along with bug bites
Effective with hair treatments such as dandruff and lice infestation, also help with hair growth
Alleviates foot odors
Helps cool fevers
Rejuvenates mentally
Boosts energy levels
Caution: May irritate sensitive skin. Do not use when pregnant or breastfeeding.
