Peppermint oil

[thenutrientone]

I have been seeing alot of bodybuilders in my gym walking around with a small bottle of peppermint oil. I was wondering what exactly it is used for?

 

[muskate]

It's an essential oil. Most commonly it's used to improve digestion and freshen breath.

I have never used a peppermint essential oil before but I really like peppermint tea before bed. Really refreshing.

 

[Mobster]

There are a bunch of useful oils - check out clove oil too.

 

[diane380]

Peppermint oil is a versatile oil with multiple benefits.

Supercharges exercise performance

Helps to slow down cancer growth due to the compound menthol present in it.

It also works as a breath freshener since peppermint is an active ingredient in many kinds of toothpaste and mouthwash.

It can be used to curb craving thus reducing your appetite.

Reduces muscle pain as it acts an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and painkiller and also increases your pain threshold.

I hope this helps.

 

[stevesmi]

it also keeps rodents and bugs away too

lots of benefits although I do not think that is why they do it lol

 

[aggirl]

Also great for headaches and nausea.

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

There is nothing magic when it comes to bodybuilding. Want to improve.......be consistent with diet and training in relation to your goals.

 

[bbiggs]

I read that it stimulates hair growth if massaged on the scalp