Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint oil comes from the peppermint plant, which is a hybrid of spearmint and water mint. People have used peppermint oil for centuries to treat a range of illnesses, including digestive conditions, colds, and headaches.

In traditional herbalism, practitioners may use peppermint to:

• kill germs
• stop itching
• relieve pain
• prevent or reduce vomiting
• help the body eliminate mucus
• reduce muscle spasms
• reduce flatulence
• promote sweating