Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint: You knew it was a good thing. Did you also know why? Some of these facts will surprise you.

History:

Peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint and is native to Europe.  Peppermint specifically was first cultivated in England in the late seventeenth century.  Historically, the herb has been known for its medicinal uses. Hence it is often termed as the world’s oldest medicine. Mint plants such as peppermint and spearmint have a long history of medicinal use, dating to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In fact, dried peppermint leaves were found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1000 B.C. The ancient Greeks and Romans valued it as a stomach soother. During the eighteenth century, peppermint became popular in Western Europe as a folk remedy for a host of ailments.

Properties:

Peppermint oil contains numerous minerals and nutrients including manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, foliate, potassium, and copper. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

Reported as antiviral, stimulant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and contains menthol, menthone and menthyl esters that provide the cool sensation of the herb.

Benefits:

This popular herb has been reported to help the respiratory system and circulation.

Because it contains Menthol, it is good for skin. It gives a cooling effect. Further it nourishes dull skin and improves oily skin.

There are other reports that peppermint can help with varicose veins, fatigue, car sickness (nausea) and skin irritations.

Dr. Raudenbush’s review of the existing scientific literature found numerous studies that focus on the effects of peppermint in improving mental performance, cognitive functioning, pain threshold and tolerance, digestion and digestive processes, and athletic performance. In short:

-Several studies show that the presence of a peppermint aroma improves cognitive functioning…subjects made fewer errors and were more attentive.

-Recent studies showed that peppermint produced a significant analgesic effect on sensitivity to headache and also had a positive influence on pain threshold and increased overall tolerance of pain

-The ingestion of peppermint has a positive effect on digestion and the digestive process.

Planting facts:

The peppermint plant is a good companion for cabbage and tomatoes improving their health and flavor.  Stinging nettle in the vicinity helps strengthen peppermint plants. They can be a noxious weed so best to cultivate in containers or in the ground with a root barrier.

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Happy washing! …and thanks for your time!

~Regina