When inhaled, the oil can reduce fever, relieve nausea and vomiting, improve digestion, and soothe the respiratory system.
GNC probably carries peppermint oil.
It was used for aromatherapy to treat common cold and related ailments.
Peppermint - used in oil form in aromatherapy to treat nausea and vertigo. Peppermint - used in dried leaf form (tea) to treat upset stomach, particularly in children. Catnip - used in dried leaf form (tea) to treat "nerves" and insomnia.
Walmart sells peppermint oil for baking, peppermint oil softgels, and peppermint extract. See the related links for the product listings on Walmart.com.
Peppermint is not recommended as a bath oil. The peppermint essential oil can cause stinging, or dermatitis. When peppermint essential oil is included in mixtures intended for topical use it is drastically diluted with an inert carrier oil.
The chemical formula for peppermint is exactly C10H20O1
It appears that peppermint oil, not peppermint extract, works better to get rid of mice. This is because the extract contains more alcohol than peppermint oil, so it will not be as strong as the oil itself.
Probably not very effectively. The ingredient that makes Peppermint have its distinct flavor is menthol, which has local anesthetic and counterirritant properties. Because of this, it would probably provide more effective relief to the bites from mosquitoes. I don't believe any significant studies have been made into the matter of repelling mosquitoes using Peppermint.
Yes. Spearmint and peppermint are not.
Peppermint oil and peppermint flavoring are not the same. Peppermint oil is a concentrated essential oil extracted from peppermint leaves, containing natural compounds that provide its characteristic flavor and aroma. In contrast, peppermint flavoring often refers to synthetic or artificially produced flavor compounds designed to mimic the taste of peppermint, and may not contain the same therapeutic properties as the oil. Therefore, while they share a similar flavor profile, their composition and uses can differ significantly.
Actually peppermint oil won't hurt the skin(unless you have very sensitive skin), people use peppermint oil in spas so you should be okay if a little peppermint oil gets on your skin or you could simply wash it off.
Peppermint oil is one of the most commonly used essential oils to treat headaches and migraine attacks. Check out