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Oil of peppermint - A refreshing and powerful natural remedy!

Oil of peppermint is used in aromatherapy to treat the symptoms of a range of physical and psychological disorders.  Peppermint essential oil, known in Latin as mentha piperita, has a powerful and refreshing minty aroma.  Used in aromatherapy diffusers its stimulating fragrance can work as an expectorant to ease coughs, sore throats, catarrh and sinusitis.  When inhaled into the body, peppermint's therapeutic aroma molecules stimulate the brain, helping to reduce mental fatigue and nervous stress.

Oil of peppermint can be a useful ingredient in an aromatherapy bath product, diluted in a carrier oil, to aid in healing various conditions.  Used in a bath or in an aromatherapy massage oil, peppermint oil can soothe stomach cramps, relieve the discomfort of indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea and alleviate nauseous feelings.  It can be a useful first aid kit standby, especially when traveling, as a few drops on a handkerchief or tissue or added to a porous clay pot diffuser can help ward off travel sickness.

Peppermint aromatherapy oil has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It is commonly used by aromatherapists in skin care products.  For instance, this pure essential oil can be useful for treating oily skin, ringworm, scabies and dermatitis.  Diluted in a base oil it can be rubbed onto the chest as a decongestant.  It an also be applied to the temples to ease tension headaches and used in massage oils to soothe aching muscles.  Like some other aromatherapy essential oils, peppermint should be avoided in the first three months of pregnancy and whilst taking homeopathic remedies.

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Caroline Smith is a successful freelance writer and regular contributor to http://www.aromatherapy-essential-oils.ws - A comprehensive online guide to the uses of aromatherapy and essential oils.