BENEFITS OF PEPPERMINT OIL FOR HEALTH

Peppermint oil is just one example of powerful herbal remedy we find in the unlimited kingdom of nature for our health. It has been used successfully for centuries by our ancestors. Scientifically validated on international basis today. Read on to learn more about.     

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

As you have learned from our previous scientifically validated publications, to support good health and long life, nature gives us unlimited power. With special reference to herbs. One of most powerful plants is peppermint, a hybrid of spearmint and water mint, well known for centuries to treat health issues. Containing more than 40 compounds including menthol.

SCIENTIFICALLY VERIFIED BENEFITS OF PEPPERMINT OIL

Peppermint oil is derived from the peppermint plant as an essential oil. Available in different forms such as,

• highly concentrated pure
• less concentrated extract

and

• enteric-coated capsules

 
Usually used in aromatherapy to be applied to the skin or inhaled through steam of diffuser.
 
However, while healthcare providers are warning to take this oil orally in concentrated pure form, as it may be toxic in high doses, it is appreciated in traditional herbalism for different health benefits like, inter alia,

• pain relief
• boosting blood circulation
• killing germs/viruses
• etc,

scientifically validated today.
 
Inter alia,
 

• Reducing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms

 
such as abdominal pain, frequent bouts of diarrhea and constipation, as an enteric-coated diluted oil.
 
According to research at, inter alia,
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD
- King Saud University in Riyad, Saudi Arabia
   and
- University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in Ardabili, Iran
by blocking movement of calcium across intestinal membrane.
 
Another benefit may be
 

• Easing nausea and vomiting
  

 
by inhaling peppermint oil vapor especially when recovering from heart surgery. Based on research at Kashan University of Medical Sciences in Kashan, Iran.
 

• Antiviral activity
  

 
With special reference to herpes simplex viruses and influenza type A viruses. Based on research at, inter alia, the University of Agriculture and Technology in Orissa, India.
 
Also, peppermint oil may relief effectively from
 

• Chronic Itching
  

 
according to the National Research Centre in Egypt’s capital Cairo.
 
Additionally, peppermint oil has been identified as an improvement for
 

• Athletic performance
  

 
like grip strength and jumping. Based on research at, inter alia, the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in Ardabil, Iran.

LIMITS

Although the benefits of peppermint oil are scientifically verified, pure and highly concentrated essential peppermint oils may be toxic. With menthol potentially causing side effects especially in children.

IN A NUTSHELL

Peppermint oil is just one example of powerful herbal remedy we find in the unlimited kingdom of nature for our health which has been used for centuries by our ancestors with certain limits, and which has been scientifically validated today.    

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