Tuesday 23 December 2014

Health Benefits of Peppermint














Health Benefits of Peppermint -

Peppermint is a plant that belongs to the mint family. It has a strong menthol aroma and has many health benefits.
Peppermint is used as an essential oil or in the form of Peppermint tea.

1. Peppermint oil is used to cure bad breath and also helps to kill the bacteria that causes bad breath. It is used in the manufacture of toothpaste, mouthwash, mint and gums.

2. Peppermint oil helps to cure chest congestion, runny nose and sinus problems. Many cold rubs use peppermint oil as one of their important ingredients.

3. Peppermint oil helps to refresh and rejuvenate the body. It is used in aroma therapy for body massages.

4. Rubbing peppermint oil on sore muscles helps to relieve pain.

5. Peppermint oil helps to treat mild acne conditions.
Peppermint taken in the form of tea helps to soothe stomach aches and pains. It also helps to ease nausea, indigestion, gas and mild forms of diarrhea.

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