Peppermint Oil Relieves Digestive Disorders and Headache
Historical records show that peppermint leaf and peppermint oil has long been used for the treatment of digestive disorders. In ancient Greece it was mostly used as a general digestive aid and for managing gallbladder disease. Researchers now claim that enteric-coated peppermint oil may be effective in helping relieve some of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and in combination with caraway oil; peppermint seems to be moderately effective in treating non-ulcer dyspepsia. Applied topically, peppermint oil may also be effective in relieving tension headaches. For additional information go to the Journal American Family Physician, April 2007.
Historical records show that peppermint leaf and peppermint oil has long been used for the treatment of digestive disorders. In ancient Greece it was mostly used as a general digestive aid and for managing gallbladder disease. Researchers now claim that enteric-coated peppermint oil may be effective in helping relieve some of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and in combination with caraway oil; peppermint seems to be moderately effective in treating non-ulcer dyspepsia. Applied topically, peppermint oil may also be effective in relieving tension headaches. For additional information go to the Journal American Family Physician, April 2007.