Peppermint Oil – Headaches (Mentha peperita) Pure Herbs Liquid Extract used Historically to Ease headaches, cooling, oxygenating, refreshing, cuts mucus in throat and drains sinuses.
Peppermint Oil – Headaches Common Names: Balm Mint, Ementhe Polvree, Pfefferminz, Curled Mint.
Parts Used: Oil.
Peppermint oil is derived from the peppermint plant — a cross between water mint and spearmint — that thrives in Europe and North America.
Peppermint oil is commonly used as flavoring in foods and beverages and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Peppermint oil also is used for a variety of health conditions and can be taken orally in dietary supplements or topically as a skin cream or ointment.
Clinical evidence suggests that peppermint oil likely can help with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It may also help indigestion and prevent spasms in the GI tract caused by endoscopy or barium enema. Some studies show that used topically it may help soothe tension headaches and cracked nipples from breastfeeding—but more research is needed to confirm these studies.
Recommended Dosage: 1 touch of the oil to the tongue or applied thinly but completely to area which is affected. (Do not put in eyes.
Possible Directions on label: For adults, mix 2 ml of extract in 2 oz (60 ml) of water one time daily preferably with a meal.
References: Dr. Eugene C. Watkins, “Get Well With Natural Remedies;” Alma R.Hutchens, “Indian Herbalogy of North America.”
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