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Peppermint Oil Research

Dear Friends In Health,
Here is some helpful research that was done on Peppermint Oil. We've been using it for years - interesting that the research shows up very helpful on what we've been using it for! Enjoy! Nancy
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Hi there, We have huge success with headaches with Peppermint on the temples
and back of neck. Headache usually gone within minutes.
It's fun seeing their reaction.

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Fragrant Influence:

Peppermint-VS-headache

At the Convention we were shown research that has been done on the Essential oils and here's what was found on peppermint.

Peppermint:
Family: Lamiancea
Genus: Mantha
Species: Piperita
ORAC: 37,300

Medical Properties:
Anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, antiparasitic,(worms), antibacteria, antiviral, antifungal, gallbladder/digestive stimulant, pain-relieving,
curbs appetie.

USES:
Rheumatism/arthritis, respiratory infections (pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc), obesity, viral infections, (herpes simplex, herpes zoster, cold sores, human papilloma virus, etc.), fungal infections/candida, digestive problems, headaches, nausea, skin conditions (itchy skin, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, varicouse veins), scoliosis/lumbago/back problems.
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Study were conducted at Christian-Albrechts University. and the found the effect of topically-applied peppermint oil on a tension-type headache was examined in a randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind crossover study. "The peppermint oil seemed to be a harmless and effective treatment for tension-type headaches." They concluded.-------Badia et al., 1990

Peppermint -vs-Pain:

University of Kiel researchers found that peppermint oil with a mixture of eucalyptus oil reduced headaches in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, cross-over design study. Also when inhaled, it impoves/restores sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve.

Diluted peppermint oils was applied to the temples and forehead of 32 human volunteers.

"A significant analgesic effect with a reduction in sensitivity to headache was produced by peppermint oil." --- Gobel et al., 1994

Peppermint vs. Irritation:

Peppermint reduced emotional irritation---from 6.7 to 5.8 after inhalation--Gobel et al., 1994

Peppermint vs. Depression:

Peppermint decreased depression from a 2 to1.6 after inhalation

Peppermint vs. Inactivity;

Peppermint and Eucalyptus decreased inactivity---Goble et al., 1994

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Peppermint vs. Radiation Damage:

---A 2004 study published in the Journal of Radiation Research found that ingesting peppermint oil reversed declines in
glutathione caused by treatment with gamma radiation.

---Glutathione is the most important antioxidant and detoxification enzyme in the liver.

---Peppermint reduced levels oxidozed [rancid] fats in the tissues caused by radiation damage.

-Samarth and Kumar, 2004
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Peppermint & Exercise;

Recent research published in 2001 in the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology found that inhalation of peppermint
increased athletic performance in human volunteers.

---40 young adult volunteers were tested (20 men, 20 women)

---Running ability, strength, and fitness were measured

---2 drops of peppermint oil were placed on adhesive strip placed under participant's nose

Peppermint Improves Fitness;

Runners finished the 400-meter dash faster using peppermint oil inhalation---Raudenbush, 2001

Peppermint Increases Strength;

Athletes showed significant increase in strength as determined by stronger handgrip following peppermint oil inhalation--- Raudenbush,2001

Peppermint Improves Endurance;

Exercisers completed more pushups (performed until exhaustion) after peppermint oil inhalation----Raudenbush,2001

Peppermint Improves Productivity;

A 2002 research study at Wheeling Jesuit University by Bryan Raudenbush and colleagues found that peppermint improved clerical productivity.

21 participants were divided into two groups:

--1st group was exposed to peppermint fragrance

--2nd group was exposed to a non-odor situation

Improved Cognitive Function;

Participants showed markedly improved performance on card-sorting task (rearranging 30 randomized cards alphabetically in 30 seconds)---Raudenbush,2002

Better Accuracy on Typing Test;

Participants showed markedly improved performance on typing accuracy .

Faster Speed;

Participants showed markedly improved net typing speed---Raudenbush, 2002

Alan Hirsch, M.D. researched peppermint's stimulation of the brain's satiety center (ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus)
to curb appetite.
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Information provided here is in no way intended to replace proper medical help. It is not for diagnostic or prescriptive use. Consult with the health authorities of your choice. -Nancy Coulter