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| 1. Olympian Labs Peppermint Oil 1.6 fl oz | |
| PEPPERMINT OIL Latin Name: Mentha piperita Origin & History: Peppermint Oil is extracted from the fresh or semi-dried leaves and flowers of the herb through steam distillation. The plant grows world wide and is cultivated in Britain, America, Europe and China. Peppermint was prized in Japan and China for centuries and has been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 1000 BC. Traditionally, people drank it as a tea or chewed the leaves to cure complaints of the stomach or nerves. Peppermint is one of nature's finest digestive aides. It is reported that Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, touted Peppermint as a digestive stimulant and diuretic. Since it promotes digestion, the ancient Romans used it as a carminative (allows the body to expel gas to relieve colic or griping). It is said that a single whiff of peppermint can help to relieve symptoms of nausea and indigestion. It is . . . | |
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