Peppermint Oil Benefits and Uses

Today I’m going to talk to you about peppermint essential oil and it’s numerous benefits and uses. There are over 1000 medical studies alone on peppermint essential oil that prove it helps your digestive track, improves breath, and fights cancer. What makes peppermint so powerful is the compound in it called menthol, which helps reduce inflammation and acts as an antioxidant.

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[haydenkerans]

I use peppermint oil daily for neck and back pain. It's a pure concentrate. The relief it provides is similar to bengaye and is almost euphoric!!

[duanebonney]

I tried Peppermint oil in my diffuser when I slept. It woke me up twice in the middle of the night.
You just mentioned it gives you energy, so probably not recommended if you want to sleep! 😊

[leonay]

I use peppermint oil Everyday. I keep in my handbag and one on the nightstand. I use on my forehead for calming my nerves in traffic, when I have a headache 🤕. Put it by my nostrils with deep breathing. Especially before bed helps relax and get good sleep. I drink as a tea. Thank you dr Axe🙏🏻

[jenniferannfox]

I just got my first oil diffuser and OMG right now using it for the first time. I put 5 drops of peppermint oil in it and loving it! I got a pack that has lavender, peppermint and 2 more. I'm glad to read of the benefits. I knew some of them but didn't realize that many.

[SisterMinnie]

I’ve been using peppermint oil everyday and it helps every way you described. Thanks doc!

[NuLiForm]

What you say here is 101% Truth, my grandfather used it for me as well as himself...and i still use it today..im 62 yrs old & living in a very toxic area...everyone i know goes on medicines at abt age 40's...im still medicine Free...& i intend to stay that way...once they begin the regimen their health really spirals down...& im still goin wants me to be on the regimine but can not put me on it because there is no physical reason to do so..other than soothing drs ruffled feathers...."no one your age should be without a regimen"...& asked why?...she said "because!"..."what if?"..."I believe in preventitive medicine!"....well doc...so do i...& im preventing those what ifs by Not going on that deadly cocktail regimen...the 'tests' Prove im Living Proof of that....she glares at me i say well, when that 'finally' happens doc..we will talk abt it then tell her im still not gonna do that regimen no matter what..let nature take it's course at my age! lol

[lifelive-grwr]

I have never used essential oils. This is like a whole new world to me. Glad I found these videos!

[CandraEvans]

Just received peppermint oil today. I had no idea the benefits were so great!

[lateedahdah]

WoW...Thanks & Blessings !!! I always come to your website to study up on anything with health!!!

[Rachel-rsdl]

So educational and helpful! Thank you for this!!

[angelab]

I'm glad you mentioned the aromatherapy benefits. As a graduate student, I spend several hours a day reading and to prevent myself from feeling so tired that I need a nap, I take a few sniffs of peppermint oil. I've been doing it for a couple weeks and it's fantastic!

[davidmccormick]

i just bought some peppermint oil as an essential oil for my burner.it is really refreshing smell and makes me breath clearer and my head feels clearer.i think it is more clearer than other oils eg ylang ylang etc.it is very relaxing aswell.

[jesusgirl]

I have been using the homemade tooth paste, the peppermint and water mouthwash, I put peppermint in my tea and my smoothies. I have been doing it for years and I am healthier. I have asthma, IBS, and other digestive problems, I have not been hospitalized in over a year. I say it works and it is okay.

[mimm]

excellent thanks so much love your enthusiasm! great video

[YourPlug]

I remember when I had dreads I mixed Peppermint with Tee Tree and it made them smell good and grow really fast

[CGRWO]

My first homemade shampoo using Peppermint essential oils, Peppermint Castile soap
Organic Coconut milk! Fabulous! Hubby used it yesterday - he loved it. Thank you so much!

[yourlivingoilsteam]

This is incredibly useful information! Thank you!

[divacare]

I used it for the past 6 months and I got an amazing result

[taniamichailidoutawfik]

Dr. Axe,
Thank you for the great videos! I have been using peppermint essential oil for a couple of years now, and it is my favorite one! I just wanted to mention that it also heals cold sores!!!

[Thejessicagladys]

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I rely on Toradol shots for tension headaches. My neck/muscles swell right up and nothing else seems to work. Going to give this a try!