How To Relax Muscles With Mint?

Mint is a great ally for relaxing muscles and helping to fall asleep

Mint is a great ally to relax muscles, it is a plant with many properties, including anti-inflammatory and analgesic. For this reason, it is recommended for pain and muscle inflammation caused by exertion, an incorrect posture at work, a sleepless night or by nerves.

You can consume mint as a herbal tea or as an infusion. In turn, it can be taken hot or cold according to your tastes or time of year.

Due to its properties, mint is a great ally to alleviate stomach disorders. It contributes to improve conditions such as:

•  Stomach cramps
• Gallstone problems.
•  Constipation.
• It favors digestion.
• Reduces acidity.

Its aroma helps reduce tension, stress and nerves. Peppermint also promotes sleep, it is even proven that it also reduces and relieves migraines and migraines.

Peppermint oil to relax muscles

Peppermint oil is made up of almost 50% menthol. It has effects such as:

• Clear your mind.
• Bracing.
• Analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
• Refreshing and cooling.

In turn, mint can be used to relieve contractures, headaches, inflammation, muscle spasms and even menstrual pain.

Peppermint essential oil relaxes sore muscles. These muscle aches can be caused by different reasons and produce lactic acid accumulation.

Peppermint essential oil massages to relax muscles

One of the most effective ways to take advantage of the virtues of peppermint oil is through massage. Its aroma permeates the environment and is quickly absorbed through the pores of the skin. This helps your muscles relax more quickly.

Peppermint massages warm the skin. And, thanks to the movements and manual manipulation  , the accumulated lactic acid is dispersed. Therefore, muscle pain relief is achieved.

To relax the muscles, relax the cervical and relieve back pain, it is recommended that the massage be performed with a mixture of essential oils consisting of:

• 2 drops of mint.
• 4 sweet marjoram.
• 2 sandalwood.
• 20 ml of almonds.

Baths with mint

Another option is to use a cool peppermint compress to treat muscle pain and inflammation. Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to a liter of cold water (with ice cubes). Wet a cloth or cotton cloth and place it on the area where you feel discomfort or pain. In a matter of minutes the swelling will disappear and the pain will subside.

A relaxing bath with peppermint oil and hot water not only relaxes the muscles but also the mind.  Add two drops of peppermint essential oil, 4 drops of geranium and another 4 of lavender to the hot bath water. When you submerge the oils are absorbed through the skin. In turn, it helps eliminate pain and muscle stiffness in a short time.

You can take baths with essential oils up to three times a week. It is not advisable to spend more than 15 minutes in the bathroom. Also   you can complement the massage bath or heating pad to enhance the effect in the area where it hurts.

You should know that to use peppermint essential oil you have to dilute or dissolve it in water (hot or cold). This dilution must be done because it is very strong or you must use a single drop in the case of massages. Avoid using it if your skin is sensitive.  It is also not recommended for babies, older adults or children under 12 years of age.