Peppermint oil, also called as ‘pudina ka tel‘ in Hindi is an aromatic herb that has many versatile uses. The oil extracted from the herb is pale yellow in color. It has a very minty aroma that is cooling and refreshing. Peppermint oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids, iron, magnesium, calcium, Vitamins A and C, minerals, potassium, manganese and copper.
Looking for fresh looking, healthy skin? Try peppermint oil!
Adding a few drops of this oil into your daily beauty regimen will promote healthy skin. It contains menthol that has a cooling effect and at the same time, works to brighten up the dull skin.
It controls the secretion of excess oil and prevents clogging of pores and outbreak of acnes. For skin that feels refreshed, use peppermint essential oil!
Add 3 spoons of table salt to 2 spoons of olive oil. Add 4 drops of peppermint essential oil. Rub it on your face and neck with gentle motions for a wonderful exfoliation session.
Prepare a bottle of your favorite peppermint toner by adding filtered water (¾ of the bottle) and apple cider vinegar (¼ of the bottle). Add about 30 drops of peppermint essential oil. Use it as a facial mist throughout the day. Store it in the refrigerator in a spray bottle.
Take 2 spoons of grated cucumber and 5 ml of peppermint oil (diluted). Whisk the components together and add 2 spoons of green clay to the mixture. Use the paste as a face mask. Let it dry and wash off with warm water. It clears the skin and absorbs the excess oil.
Why should you use any essential oil for your hair? Obviously, because you care for your hair! You care about the health of your hair and you care about your look! Take a look at how peppermint oil can help you pamper your hair better:
Whether you have oily scalp or dry scalp, peppermint oil is going to work for you! Since peppermint oil is known to have astringent properties, it helps to normalize the sebum secretion and cools the scalp. Your scalp and hair doesn’t feel greasy anymore with regular application of this oil. On the other hand, the PH balance formula in peppermint oil is beneficial for the opposite kind of hair and scalp problems too! Its moisturizing properties help in treating dry scalp and dandruff, so that you get beautiful hair and problem-free scalp. It heals the scalp and prevents itching too.
Since this oil has excellent moisturizing properties, you can mix it with your favorite carrier oil like almond oil or olive oil and apply the mixture on your hair. Wrap your hair in a shower cap and wait for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, you may use peppermint essential oil in combination with other essential oils like jasmine or lavender. It helps to nourish your hair and moisturize it thoroughly.
Peppermint essential oil has stimulating properties. It penetrates through your scalp surface and stimulates the follicles of hair. It promotes blood circulation and promotes hair growth. It makes the hair roots stronger by providing the much-needed nourishment.
Peppermint oil can cure indigestion. You can add it to your food as a flavoring agent or drink few drops with a glass of warm water after your meal. Since peppermint oil is carminative in nature, it helps to reduce a stomach upset.
Peppermint oil contains menthol that can clear the respiratory tract. It is an excellent expectorant that gives instant relief from cold and cough, sinusitis, asthma and bronchitis. You can use it as a cold rub on the chest or inhale it to cure nasal congestion.
Peppermint oil is the best natural remedy to get relief from headaches. Sprinkle few drops of the oil on a handkerchief or dab it on your wrist and inhale it to get rid of a nagging headache. It is also used for migraines as an excellent stress buster.
Peppermint oil can alleviate stress and pain after a long and tiring day. Apply some drops of peppermint oil on your body and take bath. The refreshing properties of this wonderful oil will energize you and its cooling properties will remove body pain.
Since it is an anti-viral agent, peppermint oil can treat cancer and tuberculosis. Application of this oil reduces the chances of infections and outbreaks.
The antifungal properties of this essential oil can reduce fungal nail infection, when applied topically.
Peppermint oil is a good home remedy to cure nausea. Apply peppermint oil in the diluted form on your forehead or inhale it to eliminate the effects of nausea. This gives a cooling effect and its anti-inflammatory properties reduce the pain of migraine, when applied topically.
Peppermint oil gives good results in colonoscopy, gastroscopy and during double-contrast barium enema, when applied topically. This oil also has antispasmodic properties.
It is usually added in all toothpastes for that refreshing flavor and if not, you can add it yourself. Put two drops of peppermint oil on your toothpaste and you can stay away from bad breath and toothaches. This is the best way for dental care and fighting against harmful germs.
Peppermint essential oil can cure urinary tract infections, as it will reduce the effects and frequency of UTI.
Peppermint oil has a stimulating effect wherein it increases the blood circulation, once the vapour touches the nerve. It immediately boosts the pulse rate and oxygenates all the organs of the body. This helps to increase the metabolism and prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. This is also very useful to avoid complications in glucose level imbalances in diabetic patients.
Mix witch hazel with all the other oils. Pour it in a glass spray bottle. Shake well and spray when required. You can apply a drop of concentrated peppermint oil to your skin or clothes. Peppermint oil acts as a repellent for most insects like mosquitoes and fleas.
Hope you found the article informative. Now that you know, you can tap the wonderful benefits of this oil.