Everyone is familiar with the taste and scent of peppermint, from toothpaste and mouthwash to tea and gum and all sorts of other products that have peppermint to add freshness. I think freshness would be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of peppermint.
What I first ever used peppermint essential oil for and still regularly use it for now is; HEADACHES!! 1 drop of peppermint to each temple, the brain stem & or the crown of the head is great for headaches! Peppermint is also a superior oil choice for digestive issues, motion sickness, nausea, heartburn & indigestion. Peppermint tea is a wonderful choice after a meal. Peppermint can be diluted (1~2 drops in 1/2 tsp~1 tsp of V6 oil or pure virgin olive oil or other suitable carrier oil)and massaged on he tummy to ease nausea and for all digestive upset as well as taken internally. Have a stuffy nose? Try 1 drop on the palm of the hand, rub hands together and cup hands around nose & mouth, inhale deeply 3 times to clear congestion. Dilute peppermint oil and massage onto bottoms of feet and spine area to help reduce fever.
Of course peppermint is one of the oils in my general purpose house cleaner recipe; 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup filtered water, 4 drops peppermint, 4 drops lemon!
These are only a few suggestions to try with peppermint essential oil. Inhaling the oil alone is a pleasantly stimulating treat!
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