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What Are the Benefits of Peppermint Oil?
by Julie Ackendorf
Peppermint oil is sometimes referred to as the world's oldest medicine because of its use in the treatment of illness throughout history. Peppermint oil is full of nutrients and its healing properties have been scientifically studied. Peppermint oil is beneficial to the health in a variety of ways.
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Is Peppermint Oil Safe for Children & Pets?
by Anni Martin
Taking peppermint oil is a natural way for adults and older children to reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, and indigestion. Do not give peppermint oil to your infants and toddler nor should you give peppermint oil to your dog or cat.
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How to Kill Fungus With Peppermint Oil
by Janna Rock
Peppermint oil is used to cure many ailments, such as eliminating bad breath, easing an upset stomach, curing muscle aches and killing bacteria and fungus. Peppermint oil can be used full strength if you are not consuming it. If you must consume the peppermint oil, it is better to dilute it with water or take a peppermint oil capsule. Peppermint oil can be purchased at most health food stores and is relatively inexpensive
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How to Dilute Peppermint Oil
by Alicia Bodine
Peppermint oil's most common use is its ability to aid in digestion. In addition to aiding the healing of stomach problems, peppermint oil soothes muscles, relieves colds, and alleviates one's mood. Peppermint oil is even an antiseptic. The important thing to remember when using peppermint oil is that it must be diluted first.
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What Are the Benefits of Peppermint Oil for Hair?
by Kate McQuade
Peppermint oil has been used medicinally for centuries in treatments of nausea and stomach pain, breathing and respiratory concerns and even in circulation disorders. Below is a look of some of the many benefits peppermint oil offers when caring for your hair and scalp.
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Uses for Peppermint Oil
by Ava Fails
Peppermint oil is a natural anti-inflammatory, as well as naturally anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. These uses make peppermint oil an essential addition to your first aid kit or medicine cabinet.
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Is Peppermint Oil Harmful to Cats?
by Jessica Southall
Peppermint oil is harmful to cats, as are other peppermint products. Peppermint oil has been known to send some cats to the hospital, according to "Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats" by C.J. Puotinen.
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Is Peppermint Oil Antibacterial?
by Jules Stark
Peppermint oil is derived from the herb peppermint, which grows in the wild throughout North America and Europe. Peppermint oil shows some antibacterial properties in the laboratory but is not recommended as an effective treatment for infection in humans.
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Is Diluted Peppermint Oil Safe for Infants?
by Keith Allen
Peppermint oil, an extract of the peppermint plant native to Europe and North America, is used for flavor, aroma and medicinal effects. Medicinally, peppermint oil is used to treat a number of digestive tract disorders, headache and muscle pain. Its use in children is not advised.
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How to Repell Insects with Peppermint Oil
by MWoodson
There are many insect repellents on the market but the healthiest product is an organic kind. Peppermint oil is an environmentally sound way of repelling insects.
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