Peppermint Essential Oil Properties
Peppermint (Menta piperita)
| Analgesic | acting to relieve pain |
| Antibacterial | prevents the growth or spread of bacteria |
| Anticarcinogenic | preventing or delaying the development of cancer |
| Antiemetic | preventing vomiting |
| Anti-inflammatory | used to reduce inflammation |
| Antiseptic | preventing the growth of microorganisms (bacteria) |
| Antispasmodic | relieves spasm of involuntary muscle |
| Antiviral | effective against viruses |
| Aphrodisiac | stimulates sexual desire |
| Cardiotonic | improves the contraction of the heart muscle |
| Carminative | relieves flatulence |
| Emmenagogue | stimulates or increases menstrual flow |
| Energizing | giving vitality and enthusiasm |
| Expectorant | clears mucus (phlegm) from your airway; treats coughs |
| Invigorating | making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy |
| Nervine | used to calm the nerves |
| Refreshing | serving to refresh or reinvigorate |
| Stomachic | promoting the appetite or assisting digestion |
| Vascoconstrictor | narrows the walls of blood vessels; increases blood pressure |
| Vermifuge | expels worms or other animal parasites from the intestines |
| Warming | raises temperature |