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What’s Happening Here:
• C7 Nerve Root: This nerve exits the spinal cord at the 7th cervical vertebra (C7), which is part of the neck.
• Pathway: The nerve travels from the neck, down through the shoulder, and continues along the back of the upper arm, forearm, and sometimes into the middle finger.
• Red Area: The shaded red region in the image represents the pain pathway or distribution of symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness) when the C7 nerve is compressed or irritated — often referred to as radiculopathy.

Common Causes of a Pinched C7 Nerve:
• Herniated disc
• Degenerative disc disease
• Bone spurs (osteophytes)
• Spinal stenosis
• Trauma or poor posture

Symptoms of C7 Radiculopathy:
• Pain that radiates from the neck to the back of the arm and into the middle finger
• Triceps weakness
• Decreased triceps reflex
• Possible numbness/tingling in the middle finger

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I reach for peppermint essential oil when I need to shift the energy—when my mind feels sluggish or my body tense. It opens space. This is peppermint’s nature: quietly powerful, spreading through soil with determination. It thrives where it’s cool and damp, unfurling its green leaves and clean, unmistakable scent. It clears the way and reminds us how to move forward with clarity and energy.

Here are 8 ways to work with peppermint essential oil:

Relieve pain – Numb pain & calm inflammation (great for headaches!) (Pergolizzi et al. 2018)
Cooling – Create a cooling sensation on the skin (Pergolizzi et al. 2018)
Antimicrobial – Fight fungi, bacteria & viruses (including HSV 1&2) (Edris, 2007; Lang & Buchbauer, 2012; Singh et al. 2015)
Burnout – Ease mental exhaustion & revitalize energy (Varney et al. 2013)
Cognition – Improve learning, memory & protect the brain (Lv et al. 2022)
Decongestant – Calm nasal inflammation & reduce infection (Battaglia, 2018)
Nausea – Reduce nausea associated with digestion and stress (Tate, 1997)
Indigestion – Calm indigestion, cramps, and gas (Chumpitazi et al. 2018)

And some important safety tips:
Dilute before applying to skin: We use a 1% dilution—5–6 drops per 1 oz (30 ml) of carrier oil. Avoid the face and eyes, and wash your hands well after use. We avoid peppermint for children under five. Don’t add to the bath: Peppermint + hot water = skin irritation. Avoid if you have cardiac fibrillation or G6PD deficiency.
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Battaglia, 2018. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy
Chumpitazi et al. 2018. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics
Edris, 2007. Phytotherapy Research
Heinrich et al. 2004. Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy.
Lang & Buchbauer, 2012. Flavour and Fragrance Journal
Lv et al. 2022. Molecules
Pergolizzi et al. 2018. Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics
Singh, et al. 2015. Arabian Journal of Chemistry
Tate, 1997. Journal of advanced nursing
Varney & Buckle, 2013. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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