- Pain relief: May help with headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, toothaches, and menstrual cramps.
- Aromatherapy: May help with coughs, colds, pain, stress, and mental function.
- Anti-inflammatory: May help with inflammation of the mouth and joint conditions.
- Antimicrobial: May help with antiviral activity against viruses such as herpes simplex and influenza type A.
- Hair growth: May support hair growth by increasing blood circulation to the scalp.
- Allergy symptoms: May help with sneezing and runny nose.
- Other benefits: Peppermint essential oil may serve as a non-toxic alternative to energy drinks by boosting alertness. It can improve concentration, freshen breath, provide sinus care, and act as an expectorant for colds, cough, asthma, sinusitis, and bronchitis. Adding 2–3 drops to shampoo may stimulate the scalp, reduce dandruff, and help with lice. It may also support ADHD (improves focus), help reduce fever when diluted with coconut oil and applied to the neck, and soothe teething pain when rubbed gently on the gums.