Fun Fact!
Peppermint has a long history. Ancient Egyptian medical text dating as early as 1550 BC includes peppermint. Early history mentions peppermint in Greek mythology. Ancient Greeks thought peppermint could cure hiccups.
Peppermint essential oil are extracted from peppermint leaves. Peppermint is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint and was indigenous to Europe and the Middle East before it became common in other regions.
Peppermint is the most extensively used evaporative oil, commercially and medicinally. The many uses of peppermint oil have been documented back to 1000 B.C. and have been found in several Egyptian pyramids.
Peppermint has been used in Eastern and Western traditional medicine as an aromatic, antispasmodic and antiseptic in treating indigestion, nausea, sore throat, colds, toothaches, and cancers.
The health benefits of peppermint oil also include the ability to improve raspatory problems, headache, fever, stomach and bowel spasms, and ease pain.
Peppermint oil is also valued for its cooling effects and helps relieve sore muscles when used topically. In addition to this, peppermint essential oil can be used to freshen your breath.
Peppermint oil can be used aromatically, topically and internally to address a number of health concerns like seasonal allergy symptoms and low energy levels
Please note: This is not a cure. Consult with your doctor before making any health changes. Especially any changes related to a specific diagnosis or condition.