Peppermint Oil Remedies

Peppermint has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy for ailments. While conventional medicine tends to treat with prescription drugs, there are more and more doctors and patients seeking alternative therapies for their health and wellness.

Sooth Your Stomach

• Peppermint oil is a natural calcium blocker, which can calm the smooth muscles of the intestines if they are cramping or stressed. This effect can ease the pain of a sick stomach and can even have beneficial effects on irritable bowel syndrome. Taking peppermint oil orally as a drug alternative can be a natural choice before turning to prescription or over-the-counter medications.

Anti-itch

• Menthol is the largest compound contained in peppermint oil, and it has a natural soothing effect on the skin and hair. Applying peppermint oil to bug bites, rashes or scrapes can provide a temporary relief of the itching and burning associated with these complaints.

Muscle Aches and Mouth Sores

• Peppermint oil can be used to relieve the pain of sore muscles or even sore mouths. When rubbed into the skin or mouth, a cooling sensation can be felt as the menthol reacts on the nerves which sense cold. This sensation can relieve minor aches and pains, and can also freshen your breath.