Peppermint essential oil is bright and uplifting, with analgesic and antiviral actions.

In aromatherapy it can be used to alleviate mental fatigue and boost concentration.

Nausea and digestion issues are remedied by using peppermint essential oil, either through massage or inhalation.

For coughs and colds, inhaling peppermint essential oil through vapour therapy (steam) will provide relief.

Peppermint is a magical plant rich in vitamin C, iron and antioxidants. It can be used for almost all ailments: stomach, head, teeth, a cough or painful menstruation. It is also inexpensive. - free if you grow it yourself.

First you can use mint as a tea to treat nausea, digestive spasms, or for painful menstruation. What you need to do is steep mint leaves in boiling water, then remove leaves and drink.

You can also use mint as an inhaler for coughs, asthma, sinusitis or head colds. Put 50g of mint in 1 litre of boiling water - in a mixing bowl. Lower you face to the mixture - only as close as you find the temperature of the steam comfortable. Put a towel over you head - and breathe in the fumes for about 10 minutes.

Finally, you can use mint as a poultice for headaches, facial pain, toothache, rheumatism and "heavy" legs. Simply soften the leaves in warm water and apply them to the painful area.

A strong mint fragrance, known since 17th century, is widely used energizing and therapeutic scent.

Peppermint successfully relieves pain, relaxes the nerves, kills viral infections, helps with gas and indigestion, relieves headaches and nerve pain, clears lung congestion, reduces fever and acts anti-inflammatory.