Yesterday I was in a docters office for some test and this man that was helping was saying that he had a headace. He said that
he used this peppermint oil with one rub of it across the forehead one rub on each side of the head and one smear of it on the back of his head. Has anyone ever used it and where do you get it and
how much does it cost?
2006-09-20 13:59:52 · 6 answers · asked by He is in control 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Peppermint
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Minty, reminiscent of peppermint candies, but more concentrated. More fragrant than spearmint.
Possible Uses: Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies, sinusitis, vertigo
Constituents: Menthyl Acetate, Menthone, Cineole, Limonene, Phellandrene, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene
Safety Information: Avoid in cardiac fibrillation, epilepsy, fever. Mucous membrane irritant and neurotoxic (toxic to the nerves). Some of this information applies to oral use, but is provided for informational purposes (no essential oil should be taken internally without the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner
2006-09-20 14:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by adapoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peppermint is also a stimulant.
I have used Lavender oil for headaches as it is a stress reliever and had better luck. Rubbing it into the temples and wrists only.
It usually costs around $10 for a bottle of quality oil.
2006-09-20 21:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by rainysnana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have heard of peppermint oil for headaches. It is the soothing mint that eases the pain. I have tried it. It really worked for me.
2006-09-20 21:04:25 · answer #3 · answered by dragon88201 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use olive oil rub small amount forehead
2006-09-20 21:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by sostre_maria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a miracle of nature, better than advil! You can find it in just about any pharmacy.
2006-09-20 21:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow Dreamer. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah ..it's great and soothing !!
2006-09-25 11:00:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋