Peppermint oil has many therapeutic qualities beneficial to your health. One quality of peppermint (Mentha piperita) is as an agent to relieve stomach complaints. As an essential oil, this can be achieved by massaging a few diluted drops into the skin of the abdomen. Additionally, peppermint can be massaged into fatigued muscles to provide pain relief (thanks to the soothing menthol the plant contains). Peppermint oil can also be applied to the temples to relieve headaches, to reinvigorate, and to clear nasal passages when inhaled. Additionally peppermint is believed to trigger a part of the brain responsible for feeling 'fullness' after eating; therefore peppermint may be used to induce this sensation by being inhaled. Concentrated amounts of therapeutic grade peppermint oil should be used with caution as it is especially potent and can irritate the skin of some users. There are several health benefits and dietary uses associated with peppermint essential oil. It's an all-natural remedy for coughing symptoms and the common cold. It's soothing effect can help to calm certain ailments associated with the common cold. It also has antioxidant and antimicrobial qualities, and helps to promote a strong immune system. Peppermint oil has shown to have the ability to reduce inflammation in the throat and mouth. This means it can be used to treat sinus infections and inflammations. Peppermint oil can be diluted with a carrier oil to help alleviate various skin problems, such as dry skin and rashes. It can also soothe dry and oily scalps when used as a hair rinse. Peppermint herbal supplements are a common remedy for infections, allergic rashes, itchiness and bacterial infections. Peppermint is also a well known energy booster and stress reducer. Inhaling peppermint will increase energy levels, while clearing the mind and reducing restlessness and anxiety.
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