About this Item
!Prof Mint Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves an amazing herb called Peppermint
plant(Mentha piperita ). The oil
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.
The
health benefits of peppermint oil include its ability to improve
digestion, alleviate respiratory problems, headache, nausea, fever,
stomach and bowel spasms, as well as pain. Due to the presence of menthol,
menthone, and methyl esters, peppermint, and peppermint
oil find wide applications in the manufacturing of soap, shampoo,
cigarettes, toothpaste, chewing gum, tea, and ice cream.
Surprising Mint Essential Oil Benefits & Uses
Reduces
Muscle & Joint Pain: The presence of calcium antagonism in peppermint oil
helps remove pain from affected areas. In case of injury or wound,
apply this oil topically to the area to reduce swelling, relieve pain, and
eliminate the chances of uncomfortable inflammation of the joints.
Prevents
Sinus: Inhaling this oil helps relieve congestion of the sinuses, and
helps prevents other problems including nasal congestion, asthma, bronchitis,
cold, and cough.
Dental & Oral Care: Peppermint oil, due to its antiseptic properties, eliminates bad
breath (or halitosis), helps fight germs and toothaches. Unsurprisingly,
these attributes mean that it is added to numerous toothpaste.
Suppresses
Appetite: Taking a few sniffs of peppermint oil or applying it to your chest or
temples can help in curbing cravings and make you feel full faster.
Boosts
Energy: If you have chronic fatigue syndrome, peppermint oil can
be very beneficial. Its analgesic properties help improve energy
levels, focus, and concentration and
thereby help you work better in your day-to-day life.
Prevents
Allergy: Peppermint oil along with clove and eucalyptus oil
can help prevent the risk of allergies by relaxing your nasal
passages and clearing out the nose of any muck and pollens.
Helps
with ADHD: Rubbing
a few drops of peppermint oil on your child’s shirt or top can prevent ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) by improving alertness and concentration.
Anti-itch:
If it is a rash that giving you the itch or poison ivy, you can use
peppermint oil to soothe and relieve it.
Reduces
Fever: It is also cooling in nature and is subsequently used to reduce fever.
It is frequently called a “refrigerant”, meaning that it can provide an
intensely cold sensation to any affected area.
Skin
Care: Peppermint oil contains menthol, which is good for the skin because
it gives a cooling sensation. Furthermore, it nourishes dull skin and improves
the texture of oily or greasy skin.
Clears
Acne: This antimicrobial agent helps to clear up acne naturally by keeping the
skin free of any allergens or pimple-causing bacterias.
Relieves
Headache: Peppermint oil is a good home remedy for nausea and
headaches because of its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
To quickly alleviate the pain of a headache, simply apply it in a diluted form
directly on the forehead or the temples. Inhaling this oil can eliminate
the effects of nausea and motion sickness because of its relaxing and soothing
effects.
Promotes
Hair Growth: Peppermint oil has antiseptic, regenerative, and stimulating
effects, which helps relieve dry scalp and irritation,
stimulate hair growth for those suffering from baldness and give
hair a shiny, fresh look.
Prevents PCOS: Peppermint oil helps balance fluctuating hormone levels and thereby
also prevent the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
