Peppermint

Commonly used as a digestive aid, peppermint can ease nausea and relieve cramps and colic. The menthol in Peppermint oil is both numbing and calming which can soothe an overactive nervous system during a migraine attack. Used for thousands of years as a breath freshener, peppermint oil has been found to hold antimicrobial, anti-viral and antibacterial qualities. Inhalation can also reduce congestion and clear the airways making it one of the best essential oils for colds, flu, bronchitis and asthma.