Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The perks of peppermint

Fragrant oil has many digestive uses

Amplify’d from www.altmeds.com

Peppermint


 

Peppermint oil, an extract of the peppermint plant, is commonly used as a digestive aid. A few drops in a glass of water can be consumed as a refreshing after-meal beverage to improve digestion. Peppermint oil has been proven to eliminates gas, bloating, and abdominal cramps. It improves circulation and increases the production of digestive fluids. Peppermint oil also has been used to relieve headaches and nausea as well as to soothe a spastic colon. Peppermint oil can be useful as an expectorant and to treat a variety of respiratory conditions including colds, flus, and fevers. It is said to have a cooling effect on the body.

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