Peppermint, also known by it’s botanical name Mentha x piperita, is used for a number of ailments. Peppermint is, perhaps, most widely known for it’s ability to help with digestive ailments such as IBS, indigestion, and nausea. There are many studies that back this up like this one found at BMC Complimentary Medicine and Therapies.
Another area of study regarding the benefits of peppermint oil is in the hair and skin realm. One study in particular compared minoxidil to peppermint oil for it’s effects on hair growth and the results were impressive. This study showed that peppermint oil significantly outperformed minoxidil in promoting hair growth over a 4 week period of time. In addition, peppermint oil has been shown to reduce dry itchy scalp. Knowing the many potential benefits of peppermint oil, is precisely why we add pure therapeutic grade essential oil to our peppermint shampoo bars and conditioner bars.
