!Prof Mint Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves an amazing herb called Peppermint plant(Mentha piperita ). The oil contains numerous minerals and nutrients including manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, folate, potassium, and copper. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

The health benefits of peppermint oil include its ability to improve digestion, alleviate respiratory problems, headache, nausea, fever, stomach and bowel spasms, as well as pain. Due to the presence of menthol, menthone, and methyl esters, peppermint, and peppermint oil find wide applications in the manufacturing of soap, shampoo, cigarettes, toothpaste, chewing gum, tea, and ice cream.

Surprising Mint Essential Oil Benefits & Uses

Reduces Muscle & Joint Pain: The presence of calcium antagonism in peppermint oil helps remove pain from affected areas. In case of injury or wound, apply this oil topically to the area to reduce swelling, relieve pain, and eliminate the chances of uncomfortable inflammation of the joints.

Prevents Sinus: Inhaling this oil helps relieve congestion of the sinuses, and helps prevents other problems including nasal congestion, asthma, bronchitis, cold, and cough.

Dental & Oral Care: Peppermint oil, due to its antiseptic properties, eliminates bad breath (or halitosis), helps fight germs and toothaches. Unsurprisingly, these attributes mean that it is added to numerous toothpaste.

Suppresses Appetite: Taking a few sniffs of peppermint oil or applying it to your chest or temples can help in curbing cravings and make you feel full faster.

Boosts Energy: If you have chronic fatigue syndrome, peppermint oil can be very beneficial. Its analgesic properties help improve energy levels, focus, and concentration and thereby help you work better in your day-to-day life. 

Prevents Allergy: Peppermint oil along with clove and eucalyptus oil can help prevent the risk of allergies by relaxing your nasal passages and clearing out the nose of any muck and pollens.

Helps with ADHD: Rubbing a few drops of peppermint oil on your child’s shirt or top can prevent ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) by improving alertness and concentration.

Anti-itch: If it is a rash that giving you the itch or poison ivy, you can use peppermint oil to soothe and relieve it.

Reduces Fever: It is also cooling in nature and is subsequently used to reduce fever. It is frequently called a “refrigerant”, meaning that it can provide an intensely cold sensation to any affected area.

Skin Care: Peppermint oil contains menthol, which is good for the skin because it gives a cooling sensation. Furthermore, it nourishes dull skin and improves the texture of oily or greasy skin.

Clears Acne: This antimicrobial agent helps to clear up acne naturally by keeping the skin free of any allergens or pimple-causing bacterias.

Relieves Headache: Peppermint oil is a good home remedy for nausea and headaches because of its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. To quickly alleviate the pain of a headache, simply apply it in a diluted form directly on the forehead or the temples. Inhaling this oil can eliminate the effects of nausea and motion sickness because of its relaxing and soothing effects.

Promotes Hair Growth: Peppermint oil has antiseptic, regenerative, and stimulating effects, which helps relieve dry scalp and irritation, stimulate hair growth for those suffering from baldness and give hair a shiny, fresh look.

Prevents PCOS: Peppermint oil helps balance fluctuating hormone levels and thereby also prevent the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).