Medicinal Uses of Peppermint
Headache relief – Rub some peppermint oil on your temples and behind your ears to relieve the pain caused by tension headaches and migraines.
Calm Your Stomach – Peppermint tea can help to alleviate gas, nausea and morning sickness.
Respiratory Relief – Put some peppermint oil in a diffuser or humidifier to clear your sinuses and ease a sore throat. Rub some on your chest (diluted in a carrier oil such as coconut oil) when you have a cough or cold.
Muscle Pain – Rub peppermint oil (diluted in a carrier oil such as coconut oil) onto sore muscles for an icy hot like pain relief.