Peppermint, Relaxant for Nervous Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety and Restlessness
Peppermint, Relaxant for Nervous Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety and Restlessness
By Viola Woolcott
Fresh peppermint and peppermint leaves have been very popular, have been used throughout the ages for many years and continue to be used today. The leaves have long been known for their great taste and for their soothing medicinal properties as well as being an effective relaxant, which can be helpful in treating nervous insomnia, stress, anxiety, and restlessness.
As an active ingredient Peppermint contains menthol, which helps ease diarrhea, digestive disturbances, headaches and even colic’s in babies. Peppermint (menthol) essential oil is known by many to stimulate digestion and improve appetite as well as help prevent gallstones. Peppermint also contains calcium, potassium and also the B vitamins, with the menthol in the B vitamins proven to be helpful and supportive in improving concentration and performance in the brain and the nerves.
Peppermint can be used in several ways to aid the natural healing of various ailments. It can be prepared as a tea made from fresh peppermint leaves. Many people use the brew for stomach ailments. Its cooling properties soothe the stomach lining and digestive tract, which in return relieves stomach cramps as well as limiting indigestion and eliminating flatulence. To help alleviate the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) fresh peppermint and peppermint leaves have long been used as a treatment.
The leaves can be added to a bath to help treat skin conditions, menstrual cramps and nasal congestion. Be sure to breathe in the scent of peppermint to maximise its healing value. The aroma, as it steams can just be as therapeutic and may help relieve the symptoms of allergies, asthma, sinusitis and bronchitis as for the antispasmodic properties.
Peppermint has shown to retard the growth of many varieties of bacteria, fungi and micro organisms as well as being very beneficial for coughs as the constituents of peppermint increase the production of saliva, causing frequent swallowing and suppressing the cough reflex. As for sore throats, just gargle several times per day.
Parting Thoughts:
Peppermint can be used internally or externally. Do not use Peppermint in conjunction with homeopathic treatments and avoid contact with the eyes.
Filed under: Health and Diet on December 17th, 2007
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