Peppermint - (Mentha piperita) can be used topically to cool the skin or diffused for a scent that invites feelings of peace. It is one of the oldest & most highly regarded oils for soothing digestion. There have been studies done on its effect on the liver, respiratory system, concentration, mental accuracy, and the brains satiety center (triggers a sense of fullness). Peppermint may also support your performance during physical activity.**
18 Uses for Peppermint
Read on to learn about all the wonderful uses for Peppermint essential oil. The following spray I made as a "cool me down" spay a few years ago, but I keep finding wonderful new uses for it. With fall here and cooler days and nights, it is time to think about bringing the houseplants. I spray mine down with the cooling spray to keep unwanted guests from coming in with my plants. I also used it on my kitchen counters this summer for the same reason. As a cool down after too much time in the sun. On occasion, I have even used it on my belly for minor digestive issues or on my back for my muscles. I rarely leave home without a bottle of cooling spray.
Keep your cool during the summer. Mix 4 drops Lavender essential oil & 10 drops Peppermint essential oil in ½ t Epsom salts. Place in a 6 oz glass spray bottle and fill with distilled or filtered water. Shake before each use. Spray on back of neck, under the arms, or bottom of your feet. May be kept in the refrigerator for an extra “cool” mist on hot days.
Muscle Support. Apply immediately to an injured area.
Hot Feet Fix. Add Peppermint to a cold compress and cool down your overworked feet.
Support your respiratory system. Dilute a drop or two of Peppermint in fractionated coconut oil in a roller bottle. Roll under your nose to support open airways and help you breathe easily.
Stressed? Apply a drop to neck and forehead with Lavender to relieve tension and pressure.
Do you scare people away with your breath? Use a drop of Peppermint Vitality* with Lemon Vitality* in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse. It freshens breath and builds confidence in your close encounters.Close encounters with mother nature. Did you touch the wrong plants while walking in the woods today? Apply Peppermint Vitality* on location, diluting with a carrier oil if needed.
Take a deep breath. Inhale deeply directly from the bottle or from a drop in the palm of your hand to invigorate lungs and increase alertness.
A joint effort. Peppermint is a great way to cool joints without taking an ice bath. It helps soothe temporary muscle and joint discomfort.
Pre and post workout ideas. Before your next workout, apply a drop of Peppermint to your chest and breathe deeply to awaken your senses and get your lungs to open up. Afterwards add a drop to your shampoo to stimulate and help with scalp health.
Cool down your workout. Add a drop of Peppermint Vitality* to Pure Protein Complete Chocolate shake for a delicious afternoon snack or your after your workout wind down protein drink.
Satisfy that urge to snack. Most people eat until they feel full. Diffusing Peppermint may trigger the brain’s satiety center, causing one to feel full faster and help reign in the urge to snack on junk food.
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Itchy Throat. I recently discovered that swallowing Thieves Vitality* and Peppermint Vitality* in a dollop of honey may have a numbing, refreshing and soothing sensation to an itchy throat.
Digestive support. Rub on the abdomen in a clockwise direction or take internally for occasional digestive discomfort.
On the road, again. Inhale Peppermint from the bottle, or diffuse to awaken the senses on long drives.
Long night at the office? Rather than grabbing a sugary snack which will give you a sugar high followed by a crash, deeply inhale Peppermint and grab a Pure Protein Complete Shake to keep you going long into the night.
Writer’s Block? Peppermint can oxygenate blood circulation and leave you feeling rejuvenated to keep creative juices flowing. Diffuse or place a drop on the back of the neck for improved concentration and alertness.All things chocolate! Peppermint Vitality* makes a great addition to anything chocolate. I love it in my homemade dark hot chocolate, fudge, and even frosting.
*Young Living's Vitality line is labeled for internal use. Exact same essential oil as in the bottles with the colored labels, just a white label and instructions for internal use. The color labels give instruction for topical and aromatic usage.
**Quality matters when it comes to essential oils. Do not expect the same results unless using Young Living essential oils.
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