Peppermint is Powerful

Peppermint is a favorite flavor for many people. It tastes amazing mixed with chocolate in a dessert. Some enjoy drinking it as tea. Just about everyone uses mint as a breath freshener. Flavor aside, it has powerful health benefits.

Here are some things you need to know about the healing power of this herb:

Treat Headaches

Did you know if you head is pounding, you can treat your aches with this essential oil? Just mix in a few drops with a carrier oil. Olive, sunflower, almond, or coconut oil make great choices. Rub a bit on your temples and across your forehead. 

Relieve Cold Symptoms

Again, essential oils can be used to treat cough or open sinuses. Rub a few drops of essential oil on your chest. Also, you can take a whiff of the oil to clear clear your nasal passages. 

Drinking mint tea is a great idea when you have a sore throat or congestion. 

These are just a few of the ways you can use peppermint to alleviate symptoms. Some other things it can be used to treat are: 

• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Help you concentrate
• Treat IBS

If you want to read more about herbal remedies check out my other blog Holistic Splendour.

Meet Virginia

 

Virginia Horbenko is a holistic wellness practitioner in Adelaide, Australia. She makes it her mission to help everyone she meets lead a healthier life.