10 Peppermint Oil Uses
Peppermint Oil Use #4: Respiratory Problems
If you have any sinus pressure or congestion, using peppermint oil can provide relief. Menthol is what is in natural chest rubs to help with congestion.
Menthol provides relief from many respiratory problems such as nasal congestion, sinusitis, asthma and bronchitis. Peppermint oil also contains Vitamin C and A, omega-3 fatty acids and minerals that are useful when mucus is present. By diffusing peppermint oil in a diffuser or by rubbing a small amount with a carrier oil under the nose, it can unclog your sinuses passageways.
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