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 Essential oils are really popular. Peppermint is one such versatile essential oil that not only smells wonderful but has many medicinal properties too. The oil can pick-you-up when you have a bad headache by minimising the pain and helping you relax Here’s how it helps you deal with a headache.
-:• Peppermint oil contains significant amounts of menthol which helps relieve tension headaches by lessening the pain [1].
+:• Peppermint oil contains significant amounts of menthol which helps relieve tension headaches by lessening the pain.
 :• Headaches are often a cause of poor blood flow in the body. Massaging the fresh smelling oil on your forehead will help open and close the blood vessels to promote optimum blood flow [2]. The oil also helps open up the sinuses so that more oxygen can get into the bloodstream.
-:• Peppermint oil acts as a muscle relaxant and is thus particularly beneficial for tension headaches. [3]
+:• Peppermint oil acts as a muscle relaxant and is thus particularly beneficial for tension headaches.
-:• Stress is a major trigger of a headache. The scent of peppermint oil helps relieve anxiety and stress by promoting a sense of calmness. [4]
+:• Stress is a major trigger of a headache. The scent of peppermint oil helps relieve anxiety and stress by promoting a sense of calmness.
 :Steps to use