Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil is a versatile aromatic
oil widely used for various ailments including indigestion, headache,
and muscle aches. Found in gum, mints, mouthwash, and many other
products, peppermint oil is a powerful cleanser derived from the plant
which is native to Europe and has been popular with herbalists for
centuries before current appreciation by the scientific and medical
community.
Peppermint oil contains vitamins A and
C, fatty acids, and minerals; but the main component is menthol, which
provides the famous minty scent and cooling sensation. Organic
peppermint oil is of specific benefit for lung and upper respiratory
system cleansing and persons suffering from ailments related to it.
Peppermint for Respiratory Ailments
The expectorant action of peppermint oil
can help clear symptoms of upper respiratory congestion that may stem
from allergies, asthma, cold, flu, bronchitis, and the like. For this
reason, it’s often an ingredient in therapeutic lung cleansing balms
that are rubbed on the chest. This allows for vapors to be almost
directly inhaled through the nasal passages and cut through congestion.
Unlike prescription medications and even certain OTC therapies,
peppermint oil is not associated with drowsiness or other common adverse
side effects.
Although inhaling peppermint oil often
gets the most attention, it should also be mentioned that peppermint is
high in many nutrients including phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and
calcium. These components are beneficial to the systems within our
bodies. Illness often stems from the invasion of germs, microbes,
toxins, and other maladies within our bodies. Providing a complete
spectrum of nutrient bioavailability is paramount to ensuring our bodies
are operating at peak harmony and strong enough to fight off invading
organisms.
Research Shows Peppermint Can Benefit Lung Health and Respiratory Ailments
The Complementary and Traditional
Medicine Unit in the Department of Family Medicine at Technion-Israel
Institute of Technology in Israel investigated the clinical effects of
aromatic essential oils in patients with upper respiratory tract
infections. Working with 60 study participants, a spray solution of
aromatic essential oils, including peppermint oil, was administered. It
was concluded that the spray application brought immediate and
significant improvement of upper respiratory ailment symptoms. [1]
Research at Germany’s University of Ulm
Department of Otorhinolaryngology conducted a study to determine the
impact inhaling peppermint sourced menthol has on nasal temperature and
obstruction. It should be noted that, although inhaling menthol produces
a cooling sensation, researchers did not record any change in nasal
temperature after inhalation of menthol. Menthol stimulates cold
receptors and merely gives the feeling. However, 16 of the 18 study
participants reported improved nasal breathing after menthol inhalation.
[2]
If you suffer from symptoms of
respiratory ailments, or would like to cleanse your lungs on a regular
basis, try a lung cleansing formula such as AllerTrex™.
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