Peppermint: A Wonderful Essential Oil!

Perhaps peppermint is one of the most popular mints in the mint family, because it can help aid the symptoms of an upset stomach. Peppermint is known to promote proper digestions, and it also provides relief from diarrhea, bloating, and constipation.

Did you know that Peppermint is FDA approved as a natural remedy for colds? It’s natural menthol ingredients can unclog congested nasal cavities, ease pain and discomfort from coughs, and keep your body cool when you have a fever.

To get the full effect of peppermint, here are several aromatherapy usages:

Inhalation - For nausea, hot flashes, motion sickness, sea-sickness, congestion, asthma, and dry couch: carry a bottle of peppermint with you and inhale it when you’re feeling ill. It will alleviate your symptoms.

Skin Care - For acne, blemishes, white-heads, black-heads and pimple breakouts: Add peppermint to a wet cotton ball and apply directly to the affected area

Tea - Steep 1 teaspoon of dried Peppermint 5 minutes. Drink after dinner, lunch, or dessert to aid proper digestion. Have the flu? Feeling sick? Drink 3-4 cups per day to get you back on your feet in no time.

Bath - For muscular aches and pains, PMS, and skin irritations, use peppermint oil in a hot bath.

Headache Relief - Apply peppermint oil directly to area of pain. Inhale the oil to help with any nausea that may come with migraine pain.

Massage - Peppermint oil Provides a cool sensation to help soothe muscles and rid any inflammation. Always keep peppermint away from your eyes!

Peppermint Safety Considerations:
While drinking Peppermint tea is completely safe, you should never ingest pure Peppermint essential oil.
Avoid large doses of peppermint if you're pregnant, it can (and has been known to) relax the uterus.

Need Peppermint Recipes?
The following Tips will guide you to a healthier body and a happier home. As always, follow directions carefully.

Feeling Congested? Try a peppermint Vapor
5-10 Drops of Peppermint Oil to 2 Quarts of Boiling Water. Remove pot from heat, place towel over your head while leaning over the pot. Take slow deep breaths of the peppermint vapors.

Sinus Infection? Try a Peppermint Oil Compress
5 Drops of Peppermint Oil to two cups of hot water. Soak a washcloth into the mixture. Wring it out, lay the cloth over your nose and cheekbones. Lay back, breathe deeply. Do not get peppermint into your eyes!