Peppermint Essential Oil is one of our most commonly used and recommended essential oil here at Massage La Mesa. According to doTerra, it is one of the best selling essential oils, as well, which makes it obvious how awesome peppermint is!
What is it?
Peppermint essential oil comes from the peppermint plant, which is a perennial herb. It has been used in various ways throughout history dating back to ancient times. 1000 BC is the first time the use of peppermint was recorded when the Egyptians used it in the tombs of the dead. Although it is not certain why the Egyptians used it in the tombs, many researchers have assumed that is was used to cleanse and rid the body of evil in the afterlife. Since the Egyptians, peppermint has been highly viewed as a multi-purpose plant, and now those healing components are extracted for uses in essential oils, cosmetics, culinary, and other health industries across the globe.
What does it do?
Two of the most common uses of peppermint essential oils stem from common treatments. The first one being "Chew some mint gum if you're feeling nauseous." Although that does help for nausea, peppermint essential oils can help a variety of different stomach and digestion issues. According to Bodyecology, peppermint has been proven to help reduce or relieve stomach disorders, indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, menstrual cramps, diarrhea, gas pains and cramps, and upset stomach. Impressed yet? I sure am.
The second is to use Vick's when you are having respiratory issues. The main ingredient in Vick's Vapor Rub is menthol, which is found in peppermint oil. The difference, however, is that peppermint essential oil has a pure form of menthol with no additives or anything to dilute the menthol. This makes the menthol and the peppermint essential oil as a whole more effective for treating any issues. The Global Healing Center explains the way that peppermint essential oils help to reduce symptoms of upper respiratory congestion is through the expectorant action that clears mucus. This helps to relieve allergies, asthma, cold, flu, bronchitis, and other respiratory issues.
Peppermint is also great for helping with these other conditions- headaches, ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder), fatigue, insomnia, acne, colic, and hormone imbalances.
How do you use it?
Like discussed in a past blog, essential oils can be used through topical application, ingestion, or aromatic application. The same goes for peppermint essential oils. It can be added to smoothies or while cooking meals to enhance flavors while providing the healing properties of the oil. It can even be used through aromatic diffusion to improve overall health and wellness within all of the systems of the body. This is done through the high content of phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and calcium within peppermint oil, which are all highly beneficial to the body.
As you can tell, peppermint essential oil is an essential part of everyone's natural kit of remedies. Through the proper use of peppermint and other essential oils, you can improve your overall health- the natural way! If you would like to learn more about peppermint or any other essential oils, feel free to click here to be brought to the official doTerra page.
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