Peppermint oil is one of the most used essential oils in the United States, so check out its survival benefits here!
Natural Health Benefits of Peppermint Oil
Peppermint Oil Uses and Health Benefits
The use of peppermint oil as a breath freshener is very common. However, there are way more benefits you can get for your body and people want to know how to use peppermint oil for this purpose.
This oil contains a compound called “menthol,” which acts as an antioxidant, analgesic, and can even relieve inflammation. There are peppermint oil uses for skin, headache, fever, and more as you read on.
1. Boosts Energy Level
Peppermint oil naturally boosts your energy level simply with its smell. If you’re about to engage in a strenuous activity like jogging or working out, take a few sniffs before you get going.
This essential oil enhances our brain functions as well as stimulates our mental energy.
2. Relieves Headache
When you’re experiencing a headache, peppermint oil is an effective and natural way to ease the pain. You can rub some on your forehead or inhale from a small bottle if you feel a headache coming.
Other ways to useoil for headaches are by adding it to your massage oil, using it as an air diffuser, and drinking it as tea.
3. Joint Pains
Joint pains, such as arthritis, can be really painful. A lot of people resort to stronger medicines or even sleeping pills to ease suffering from the pain.
As a natural alternative to expensive medicines, simply mix rosemary and lavender with peppermint and gently rub on the affected areas. The peppermint’s cooling sensation soothes joint pains and inflammation with its microbe-fighting content.
4. Repels Insects
This oil is known to drive away pests like ants, mice, and mosquitoes. It’s nontoxic, safe to be around pets and kids, and refreshing for your house at the same time.
Just take a spray bottle, fill it up with distilled water then add 20 drops of peppermint oil.
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5. Allows Easy Breathing
The oil clears your nasal passages when you feel congested. It naturally prevents histamines from blocking the airways, which gradually remedies asthma in the process.
When you’re having a hard time breathing, take a whiff of peppermint oil. This helps you breathe easily.
Histamine Definition: Histamines are the body’s mechanism to fight off allergens.
6. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Peppermint oil has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for different conditions, including gastrointestinal problems. It can be used to relieve irritable bowel syndrome and reduce related symptoms.
Researchers found that peppermint helps in reducing intestinal muscle contractions.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Definition: A disorder of the large intestine that exhibits cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and etc. Read more about it here.
7. Fever Relief
Peppermint oil is also effective for fever relief. It can reduce fever by clearing up congestion, which leads to an increase in body temperature.
It’s safe and natural, so feel free to rub some oil on your chest and other parts of your body when you feel a fever coming on.
8. Sore Muscles
This essential oil can also be used as a muscle rub for sore muscles. Simply mix peppermint oil with coconut oil then rub it on the affected area.
This can naturally relieve pain and give you a soothing sensation. It gradually takes away the soreness and allows your body to feel relaxed.
Watch this video by BuzzFeed Nifty on how to make a bug repellent with the use of essential oils, including peppermint oil:
Peppermint oil has many uses, from insect repellent to breath freshener, so it’s no wonder that it has been used for centuries. It also has many health benefits, and the best part is that it’s all-natural.
With all these benefits, stocking up on a couple of bottles will certainly go a long way in helping out a survivalist like you.
Have you ever used peppermint oil? How was your experience with it? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in July 2017, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
