Mint is a herb free to the Mediterranean but is also grown in different countries. Examples of these countries are the USA, the UK and Italy. Peppermint oil, which is considered one of the most refreshing oils in the world, has also been used for medicinal purposes and dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Peppermint oil is found in the cells under the mint leaves and is collected by the distillation process of fresh or partially dried leaves. Peppermint oil can be consumed directly with meals and beverages, as well as for oral health as a mouthwash, and for hair and skin with some masks and care creams.
How is peppermint oil made?
It is produced by heating the mint at low temperatures and extracting the oil from the moisture of the mint. The steam created by heating the mint leaves is allowed to cool and turn into liquid. The liquid formed by the cooling of this vapor contains approximately 45% of the menthol. The factor that adds healing and beneficial properties to mint is menthol.
What does peppermint oil do?
Peppermint oil is known to benefit many complaints such as hair and skin. It is also known that it strengthens immunity, benefits digestion and facilitates digestion due to its antimicrobial properties. Peppermint oil, which is also known as a natural pain reliever, has the ability to relieve pain such as migraine and muscle pain in a short time. The benefits of peppermint oil, which is known to be good for many different problems as well as pain relief, are as follows:
- Peppermint oil, which is also used in migraine complaints, relieves headaches.
- It is effective in healing mild cough.
- Freshens fragrant breath.
- It reduces abdominal pain.
- It is good for chapped lips.
- The benefits of peppermint oil for the skin also include acne treatment.
- Thanks to its antiseptic feature, it breaks microbes. Therefore, it is used in the treatment of acne.
- It is good for redness and eczema on the skin.
- It is also used to relieve nose and skin itching due to allergies.
- Peppermint oil is also used to reduce sunburns caused by the sun.
- Among the benefits of peppermint oil, which is known to benefit the hair, it is used for dandruff problems in the hair.
- With its immune-boosting effect, it facilitates digestion and relieves stomach pains.
- It is effective in relieving muscle pain when applied as a massage to the body.
- It is known to have a significant effect on reducing high fever, it is a natural antipyretic.
- Peppermint oil also helps open clogged sinuses.
- It is also used to eliminate the negative effects of diseases such as colds, flu or colds.
- It is used to help lose weight because it has an effect on appetite suppression.
- In addition to its appetite suppression feature, it is also known for removing toxins and burning fat.
- Known to increase mental focus, peppermint oil improves concentration and additionally strengthens memory.
- Peppermint oil also has an energizing effect. It is also known to reduce stress, depression and anxiety.
How to use peppermint oil?
Since peppermint oil is a vegetable oil with a very strong effect, it can be mixed with some oils to dilute and thin it. It can be diluted with carrier oils when used on the skin. For these carrier oils, we can give olive oil or almond oil as an example. For hair use, you can mix a few drops (3-4 drops) into the shampoo. Thanks to this process, you will also destroy the carcinogenic substances in your shampoo.
When you want to use it in cases such as sinusitis and nasal congestion, smelling peppermint oil will be refreshing. In this case, you can smell it by dripping peppermint oil into a hot water. You can drink peppermint oil by dripping a few drops into a glass of water and strengthen your digestive system. At the same time, this process is also done with the aim of losing weight.