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Peppermint oil

Menthol-rich oil that relaxes smooth muscle and eases tension headaches and gut spasm.

Save remedy Headache relief in 15-30 minutes; gut symptoms improve over 2-4 weeks.

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Never apply undiluted oil to skin. Avoid oral peppermint with reflux, as it relaxes the oesophageal sphincter.

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