Nausea - mint has a slightly anesthetic effect on the gastric mucosa, reducing nausea.
Flatulence – by helping digestion, it reduces flatulence.
Gastric ulcer - mint helps relieve pain, and also heal stomach ulcers, but do not to use it if you have frequent heartburn.
Decongestant - whether you choose to drink or to inhale the fragrant steam of infused mint, this herb is a decongestant that streamlines nasal mucus and reduces inflammation.
Headache - mint oil can be an effective analgesic. Apply spearmint oil (in diluted solution) on the forehead and temples.
Muscle pain - whether you are frequently playing sports or only on weekends, make sure to keep some mint oil or a menthol-based cream in your medical kit. Use it for massage.
Toothache - due to its analgesic effect, mint is also used to relieve toothaches. Put a drop of peppermint oil on a pad and apply to the aching tooth.
Oral hygiene - mint oil kills viruses and bacteria. Add a few drops of mint oil in one cup of water to make a disinfecting mouthwash. For fresh breath put one or two mint oil drops on the tongue. Warning: Do not exceed this amount, or the mint oil will cause heartburn. A quantity of two teaspoons of mint oil ingested can be fatal.
Stimulates peripheral circulation - massage with mint essential oil stimulates peripheral circulation and reduces the feeling of tired legs. In summer, it is great to freshen up your swollen, tired, irritated feet. The sensation of coolness is wonderful. In the winter, if you take warm baths with salt and mint you will immediately get rid of fatigue.
Please consult with your doctor or a professional herbalist before using any herbal remedy.
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