Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Peppermint
- Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
Peppermint oil comes from the leaves of Mentha × piperita (also known as Mentha balsamea). It is particularly used for healing the digestive system.
Properties
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Digestive
[edit | edit source]Relieves indigestion, nausea, heartburn, flatulence and diarrhea.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Relieves fatigue and improves concentration.
Gynecological
[edit | edit source]Reduces menstrual pain.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Alleviates asthma, coughs, bronchitis and sinusitis.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use peppermint oil during pregnancy.
- Don't use on young children.
- May irritate the skin or mucus membranes.
