Peppermint Essential oil
Top properties:
Anti-Inflammatory
Analgesic (pain reliever)
Warming
Cooling
Expectorant (used to help coughs)
Vasoconstrictor (the constrictioni of blood vessels which helps increase blood pressure)
Stimulating
Main benefits:
Invigorates, enlivens the senses
Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing
Soothes the occasional upset stomach and promotes digestive health
Uses :
Massage into neck and shoulders to relieve feelings of tension
Add to cold water compress or a foot bath to cool off when overheated or dealing with a fever
Apply to bottom of feet if you have memory issues
Cravings ~ inhale under nose or take a drop on tongue before or between meals
Headaches or migraines: apply to temples above ears and back of neck
Asthma and sinuses: apply to chest and back or bottom of feet (fractionated coconut oil to dilute)
Add a drop to hot water for peppermint tea
Add a drop to cool water when you are going to be in a hot environment for a long period of time, to help keep you cool
Diffuse five drops peppermint oil when feeling fatigued or low energy
Place peppermint in a spray bottle and spritz around windows and doors to repel bugs naturally
Apply around navel when dealing with a stomachache
Loss of smell: inhale or apply diluted over bridge of nose
Take a drop in the mouth with water when dealing with a stomachache or before eating a heavy meals to help with digestion
Emotional balance: use aromatically and topically to get from hindered ——-> invigorated
Blends well with :
Grapefruit , tangerine, wild orange, lavender, lemon
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