The Many Benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil
One of the most beloved essential oils is Peppermint (Mentha Piperita). It has so many benefits to mind, body & soul that it's no wonder it is so revered in the aromatherapy community. It is especially popular as we head into the holiday season. Cafes offer peppermint coffee drinks, you'll find recipes for peppermint bark, and candy canes have long been associated with this glorious time of year.
What are the benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil?
- Naturally refreshing, peppermint is one of the more uplifting essential oils.
- There is natural menthol in peppermint to provide skin with cooling sensation.
- Peppermint is noted for its ability to bring about clarity. In fact, there was a 2008 study in the International Journal of Neuroscience with some really impressing results concerning peppermint. The study showed that peppermint increases mental alertness and can enhance memory.
- Do you have a headache? Researchers at Germany's University of Kiel studied a group of headache sufferers and determined that peppermint can help alleviate headache symptoms. Similar results were indicated in an article published in American Family Medicine.
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