Category Archives: Peppermint Oil Uses
A Guide to Common Peppermint Oil Uses
A Guide to Common Peppermint Oil Uses Peppermint oil uses are many and varied. Because the herb contains a variety of healing compounds, it has numerous applications in traditional medicine. It is highly valued for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal and analgesic properties. The extract created by distilling the flowering plant is extremely versatile and can be applied topically, inhaled or ingested in food. Diluted in … Continue reading
Peppermint Essential Oil Improves Driving Alertness
Aroma Complete by Young Living Pick-up almost any medical magazine today and you are bound to read about discoveries for new peppermint oil uses. Much has been written and studied about the myriad uses of peppermint oil for improving symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Many natural remedy products boast that their main active ingredient is essential peppermint oil, but did you know that it … Continue reading
Foods to Avoid if You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome
In an earlier article, “What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?” in addition to recommending peppermint oil as a daily dietary supplement, I mentioned a few eating tips, although it didn’t go into specifics, other than to avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages due to their stimulating effects on the colon. If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), avoid fried chicken, fat, alcohol, whole milk … Continue reading