Peppermint Leaf
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Peppermint is more than just a candy flavor. This herb promotes healthy digestion by soothing and comforting the stomach. Peppermint is frequently used in
The best brand for the stomach that we've ever tried by far, is Peppermint Plus by Enzymatic Therapy. Peppermint Plus® soothes the intestine with antispasmodic effects. Enteric-coated softgels resist digestion in the stomach, and allow the formula to move to the intestines, where it's released for optimum benefit and soothes the intestine with antispasmodic effects.
Peppermint Leaf, a popular flavor with deodorant properties, is a cooling diaphoretic, used for respiratory ailments.
Peppermint is considered a general stimulant, cleansing and strengthening the entire body. Recent research has highlighted this herb as an aid for the bowels. Peppermint leaves contain a volatile oil that is composed of 50-78 percent free menthol and 5-20 percent menthol combined with other constituents. It is this oil that has been clinically shown to ease intestinal cramping, tone the digestive system, treat gas and indigestion. Peppermint Plus by Enzymatic Therapy noted above does all this and more.
A study of topical peppermint oil applied to the temples of healthy volunteers found that peppermint oil had a muscle-relaxing action and it decreased tension. This may explain its usefulness in treating tension headaches.
Today, the United States is the most important producers of Peppermint and Peppermint oil.
Pure Essential Peppermint Oil, in addition to being refreshing, uplifting and invigorating, also acts as a balancer for oily skin and hair.
Peppermint is an excellent carminative, having a relaxing effect on the muscles of the digestive system, combats flatulence, and stimulates bile and digestive juice flow. It is used to relieve intestinal colic, flatulent dyspepsia and associated conditions. The volatile oil in Peppermint acts as a mild anesthetic to the stomach wall, which allays feelings of nausea and the desire to vomit. In painful menstrual periods, it relieves the pain and eases associated tension.
Externally, peppermint is used to relieve itching, inflammations, and a variety of respiratory conditions. Peppermint oil is also a great expectorant.
For a wonderful peppermint scent, try Peppermint Oil by Nature's Alchemy. Nature's Alchemy high-quality botanical oil is scientifically tested for purity and contains no chemical solvents, added alcohol, or other extenders. Nature's Alchemy Oils are all aromatherapy grade and are perfect for aromatherapy, baths, room fragrancing, personal fragrance, potpourri, massage oil fragrancing, or anywhere you would like to have a wonderful fragrance.
This product has no known warnings or contraindications.
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