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Peppermint is a cross between watermint and spearmint and is native to Europe. Historically, the herb has been known for its medicinal uses, and its impressively long history often gives it the prestigious title as the world’s oldest medicine.Unlike many other herbs and essential oils, numerous health benefits of peppermint and peppermint oil have been studied and proved by science. As a result, peppermint oil is also sold in the form of capsules and tablets and is even prescribed by doctors of alternative and modern medicine.Peppermint oil can also be used as a flavoring agent. You will find very few people who find peppermint unsuitable for their palate. It contains numerous minerals and nutrients including manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, folate, potassium, and copper. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
Uses of Peppermint oil:
Peppermint oil has digestive property that helps in treating digestive problems such as bowel spasms, indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome. This oil is also good for those people who have low appetite. The oil is used as a dietary supplement and remedy for some conditions like diarrhea, morning sickness, vomiting and nausea.
The oil is used in aromatherapy is effective in relieving stress, pain, anxiety and depression. It is also efficient to improve memory. It is also beneficial to relieve muscle pains and headache pain.
This oil has also respiratory benefits. In some studies, this oil is effective in treating tuberculosis as well as reducing the risk of acquiring this disease. Moreover, this oil has high effectiveness as a remedy for coughs and colds.
Peppermint oil useful in treating some skin problems. It can be used as an ointment. Furthermore, this oil is also beneficial in the dental health – it can be used as mouthwash or astringent to prevent having bad breath.
