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Peppermint Oil For Headaches by Hometown Herbs .. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 10 Oct 2008 2:10pm Just a quick note to anyone suffering from a headache. (Dave was last night) Put a drop or two of NSP's Peppermint Oil on your finger and wipe it across your forehead. Just.... And for major headaches, wet a rag with cold water and put four or five drops of NSP's Peppermint Oil onto it and lay it across your head. This works wonderful! Just make sure you keep Read on »

Mar 20, Peppermint oil aromatherapy by Liani Posted Fri 19 Mar 2010 5:33pm and white peppermint are the most commonly grown worldwide. The leaves and the stem of the peppermint plant are used for essential oil extraction. The oil that is extracted from the leaves consists mainly of menthol. The essential oil from peppermint has numerous uses. The most common and the most obvious use of peppermint leaves are as a condiment Read on »

Peppermint oil comes out top in review of treatments for IBS by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 14 Nov 2008 7:12am Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition characterised by symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, bloating, wind and altered bowel habit. In conventional medicine, there is no real consensus on what causes IBS. IBS is what might be termed a “diagnosis of exclusion”. In other words, it’s the diagnosis that individuals end up with when tests [... ... Read on »

Peppermint Essential Oil by JasminFlower Posted Mon 02 Feb 2009 7:30am uses * Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea. * Add a drop of peppermint oil to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn. * Massage several drops of peppermint oil on the area of injury to reduce inflammation. * Rub peppermint oil on joints to relieve Read on »

Peppermint Essential Oil for tired feet by Allen Patient Expert

Posted Mon 17 Nov 2008 9:08pm . I rubbed some Peppermint Essential Oil on my feet, and an hour later, they weren't stiff and felt much better. I mix 4 or 5 drops of the Essential Oil with 10 or 15 drops of the "mixing" oil. Read on »

A Little Moment of Bliss: Aromatherapy Associates Lavender & Peppermint Bath & Shower Oil by britishbeautyblogger. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 11 May 2010 12:00am Without a great long-winded burst of enthusiasm, because if you are a regular BBB reader you will already know I love this brand, but a long steep in this fabulous oil is nothing short of utter bliss. I feel better for having it in my bathroom. Cooling in summer and just deliciously relaxing in winter, there really is nothing to beat it. I'll shut up Read on »

Peppermint! by yourbodyneeds Posted Tue 08 Dec 2009 12:00am Botanical Name: Mentha piperita Source: Leaf Peppermint has a strong, sweet minty aroma. It is a very stimulating oil and is useful for relieving headaches and improving circulation. It is a mild, natural analgesic and antiseptic. Peppermint oil is also commonly used in confections and cooking, though in most cases an adulterated form Read on »

Benefits of Peppermint Aromatherapy by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Tue 04 May 2010 11:24pm – Peppermint Oil In many cases, in the use of peppermint, the oil or essential oil from the herb is used, as opposed to the whole herb. The herb that these oils are extracted from... from these products as you would if you were using essential oil of peppermint in a diffuser. Aside from the energetic benefits, peppermint – whether ingested or smelled – can Read on »

Peppermint Has Pop In The World Of Aromatherapy by Shilah C. Azib Posted Sat 20 Nov 2010 12:34am want to use peppermint, the best way to do it is to use it in either aromatherapy or take it internally. It is not recommended to take straight peppermint oil, but peppermint... Peppermint is a wonderful plant. It is very versatile, smells great and can be used for many purposes. Kids and adults like love peppermint candies all times Read on »

Peppermint on Headache by Tom Plamondon Posted Tue 30 Jun 2009 5:54pm In 1994, German researchers proved that topically applied Peppermint oil relieved tension headache. A second study by the same author was done in 1996 and found that topical Peppermint oil was as effective as Tylenol®. Both studies were cited by the American Academy of Family Physicians as evidence for safe and effective treatment for tension Read on »