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Oil of Pepermint

Posted By: Maureen
Date: Wednesday, June 21 2006, at 4:48 p.m.

In Response To: Pepermint (Maureen)

The volatile oil of pepermint has been shown by modern research to be a strong antibacterial herb. One constituent of pepermint oil called menthol is also antifungal, antiseptic, and can serve as an anesthetic - these are some reasons why oil of pepermint an important to help some forms of skin problems. However, oil of pepermint may also be an irritant, so caution and guidance must be taken. Oil of pepermint can be a general remedy for eczema, which causes irritation, inflammation, scaling and blisters. Though a professional practitioner is recommended when treating eczema, this oil of pepermint lotion may relieve some symptoms. Use one teaspoon of pepermint herb infused in 1 cup of water, strain and wash area with liquid, leaving for 10 minutes, applying 2 to 3 times per day. Other herbs, such as oats, may be applied afterward to help with itching.

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Maureen -- Tuesday, June 20 2006, at 8:24 p.m.

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Re: Pepermint Oil to get rid of Rodents
Maureen -- Sunday, November 5 2006, at 10:04 p.m.

Re: Pepermint Oil to get rid of Rodents
Anna -- Friday, June 1 2007, at 12:30 p.m.

Re: Pepermint Oil to get rid of Rodents
Maureen -- Wednesday, June 20 2007, at 8:46 p.m.

 

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Message: > The volatile oil of pepermint has been shown by modern > research to be a strong antibacterial herb. One > constituent of pepermint oil called menthol is also > antifungal, antiseptic, and can serve as an anesthetic > - these are some reasons why oil of pepermint an > important to help some forms of skin problems. > However, oil of pepermint may also be an irritant, so > caution and guidance must be taken. > Oil of pepermint can be a general remedy for eczema, > which causes irritation, inflammation, scaling and > blisters. Though a professional practitioner is > recommended when treating eczema, this oil of > pepermint lotion may relieve some symptoms. Use one > teaspoon of pepermint herb infused in 1 cup of water, > strain and wash area with liquid, leaving for 10 > minutes, applying 2 to 3 times per day. Other herbs, > such as oats, may be applied afterward to help with > itching.
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