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Peppermint oil

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Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Mentha piperita oil

Oral Uses

  • Irritable bowel syndrome RatingRatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates intestinal spasms; soothes digestive system; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Nausea RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil reduces nausea; improves digestion. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Candidiasis RatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antifungal; reduces yeast in intestine. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Peppermint oil relieves cough. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Flatulence RatingRating

    Peppermint oil helps eliminate gas; improves digestion. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Gallstones RatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Peppermint oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; improves digestion; alleviates stomach cramps and pain. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antiemetic RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antiemetic; reduces nausea. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antilithic (gallstones) RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antitussive RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 0.5-1.0 ml of enteric coated peppermint oil daily, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Postherpetic neuralgia RatingRatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil alleviates nerve pain. Apply 2-4 drops of peppermint oil as it is or diluted in almond oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks.

  • Gingivitis RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antibacterial; eliminates bacteria responsible of bad breath. Use peppermint oil containing mouthwash or toothpaste many times daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Tension headache RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil alleviates headache; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Apply and rub a topical product containing 10% peppermint oil to forehead 2-4 times daily, for many weeks.

  • Back pain RatingRating

    Peppermint oil improves blood circulation; alleviates pain. Apply peppermint oil diluted in a carrier oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Halitosis RatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antibacterial; eliminates bacteria responsible of bad breath. Use peppermint oil containing mouthwash or toothpaste many times daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Improving concentration RatingRating

    Peppermint oil improves mental alertness. Use peppermint oil by inhalation many times daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Nasal congestion RatingRating

    Peppermint oil reduces nasal stuffiness. Use peppermint oil by inhalation as needed.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply peppermint oil containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRating

    Peppermint oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply peppermint oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Insect repellant RatingRating

    Peppermint oil has an insect repellant effect. Apply peppermint oil containing topical preparation each 1 or 2 hours to have insect repellent effect.

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