Why Peppermint Essential Oil Is Perfect

Peppermint is my favorite essential oil.  Hence, the title Why Peppermint Essential Oil is Perfect.  It is, of course, my opinion and not fact.  I will, however, try to convince you to try Peppermint essential oil and use it on a regular basis.  It is truly an amazing oil with amazing benefits!

My favorite way to use Peppermint essential oil is to put a drop on the palm of my hand and inhale the scent and then rub my hands together and lastly massage the oil into the back of my neck.  It always makes me feel better no matter what ails me.  The first time a tried Peppermint this way it was so relaxing it almost made me doze off.

Essential oils hit people differently.  It is in one way a lot like coffee in that two people can be drinking from the same brew but have totally different responses.  It is that way with essential oils.  You have to experiment and find what works for you.

I have given much thought to why Peppermint Essential Oil works so well for me and has come to the conclusion that it is because of its anti-inflammatory properties.  Some of my favorite ways to use and apply Peppermint is to put a drop in my water and drink slowly after dinner.  To put it directly on my stomach or intestines and also to apply to my face (avoiding eyes)  when I have a headache.

Benefits 

• Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing
• Promotes digestive health
• Repels bugs naturally

The peppermint plant is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. (On another note, you may want to check out Linnaeus’s drawings!)  A high menthol content, like that found in Peppermint essential oil, distinguishes the best quality Peppermint from other products. Frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral hygiene, Peppermint also helps alleviate occasional stomach upset, reduces fever,  and promotes healthy respiratory function.

Uses

• Use a drop of Peppermint with Lemon in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse.
• Take one to two drops in a Veggie Capsule to alleviate occasional stomach upset.
• Add two to three drops to your favorite smoothie recipe for a refreshing twist.
• Place one drop in the palm of a hand with one drop Wild Orange and one drop Frankincense and inhale for a mid-day pick-me-up.
• Diffuse all day long with any Citrus Bliss ALL. DAY. LONG. for mental clarity and energy!

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 6 fluid ounces of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to the desired area. Dilute with Olive Oil or Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity

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YOUR TURN…

What ways do you use Peppermint Essential Oils?

Blessings,

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*These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Essential Oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Pregnant or lactating women and persons with known medical conditions should consult a physician prior to the use of any essential oil.