Tis the season of Peppermint! .... with Benefits!

Tis the season of everything peppermint! Candy canes, Peppermint Tea, Coffee, desserts and chocolate, and even essential oils, candles, soap, and more.

Peppermint is actually an herb and is packed with benefits! From the tea, capsules or just smelling the peppermint oil, you can experience the benefits of peppermint.  Below we list 5 of the most sought benefits! 

Improved Digestion

Peppermint has been documented to potentially aid in digestive issues such as gas, bloating or indigestion. There have even been studies showing that peppermint helps relieve symptoms of IBS.

Relieve Headaches

Peppermint acts like a muscle relaxant and pain reliever which gives it the potential to help with headaches. Studies have shown that applying peppermint to the forehead and temples significantly reduced pain of migraines of the participants after 2 hours.

Relieve Sinuses 

With peppermints antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties it has the ability to potentially alleviate clogged sinuses from infections, the common cold and allergies

Freshen Breath

Makes sense with almost every toothpaste, mouthwash, mints, and gum being flavored peppermint! It is a pleasant smell and even has antibacterial properties to help kill germs that cause dental plaque.

May Improve Sleep

Peppermint specifically is great before bed. Peppermint tea is caffeine free and has the ability to act like a muscle relaxant