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The cooling effects of peppermint have been shown to help soothe some itchiness and rashes. For instance, a study found that peppermint oil with petrolatum eased itchiness in participants.

Peppermint oil, known for its invigorating aroma, can help stimulate hair growth by improving blood circulation to the scalp. When diluted with carrier oils or combined with other natural ...

There’s nothing more relaxing than chilling in your garden when the weather warms up, especially if it’s clean and tidy and your lawn and flowers are all thriving. But the telltale rustle of ...

As far as essential oils go, rosemary oil may be the most beneficial for hair growth. Here, dermatologists explain what the ...

How do you take your tea? With cream, sugar, honey? How about salt? That’s what chemistry professor Michelle Francl suggested to neutralize bitterness in her book “Steeped: The Chemistry of ...

A mug of peppermint tea is often held up as one of the best ways to deal with bloating – but what is it that makes this natural remedy so effective? No one likes feeling bloated, but for many of ...

Herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, and ginger tea offer several health-promoting properties and could help improve heart health, digestion, sleep quality, and more. Unlike true teas, which ...

What do sweet orange, lavender, peppermint and spearmint have in common? They all smell good, and now a study at Rush Copley Medical Center suggests they can help patients manage symptoms and side ...