In ancient Greece peppermint was traditionally used as a digestive aid. Peppermint's antispasmodic and mild anaesthetic properties have long been associated with improvement in the digestive function and reduction in abdominal pain, most notably with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Peppermint works to calm and soothe stomach muscles, therefore reducing pain and feelings of bloating.
Peppermint has also been used as an antiseptic, decongestant and stress reliever and to treat headaches and fever.
Parsley seed oil is more potent than the leaves or roots of the parsley plant and is therefore the perfect complement to peppermint oil. Parsley seed oil works by stimulating the digestive system and may decrease gastrointestinal symptoms such as flatulence and colic pain. Parsley seed oil is said to be a diuretic and may improve blood circulation and assist in the elimination of toxins from the body. Parsley seed oil has also been used to treat respiratory and kidney ailments and mild constipation.