Peppermint is definitely one of the oils listed in my favorite oil category because there are so many different uses for it! I don't know of many oils that are so versatile where it can make my son more alert during school, get rid of a migraine, eliminate a fever in my 3 year old, refresh and cool us on hot days when added to water and also transform our hot chocolate into a peppermint mocha! Are you picking your jaw up off the floor yet?!?!
Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. A single drop of Young Living Peppermint is the equivalent of 25-28 cups of peppermint tea. It’s potent! Far more powerful than herbs. It’s carefully distilled at a low temperature and with low pressure, so that all the therapeutic properties are protected. So, if you don’t have time for 25 cups of tea, we found a solution!
Jean Valnet MD studied peppermint's supportive effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also researched peppermint's role in improving taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint's ability to improve concentration and mental sharpness. Alan Hirsch MD studied peppermint's ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, which triggers a sensation of fullness after meals.
In the Home
- Wake up - Diffuse or apply first thing in the morning to increase energy and alertness after sleep.
- Treats - Great addition to any chocolate. Add a drop to hot chocolate for a wonderful peppermint mocha treat!
- Healthier Eating - Diffuse to reign in the urge to snack on junk food.
- Pest Repellent - Many household bugs doe not like peppermint oil. Add a few drop to water in a spray bottle and spray where you think pests grace you with their presence.
- Fresh Breath - Add a drop on your tongue to freshen your breath.
- Energizing Shower - Add 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil to your regular morning shampoo and conditioner to stimulate the scalp, energize your mind, and wake up! It can naturally thicken and nourish damaged hair.
For Wellness
- Hot Flashes - Rub peppermint oil on the back of your neck for hot flash relief. Apply before bed to prevent night sweats.
- Upset Stomach - Rub 4 – 6 drops of peppermint essential oil in the palm and rub over the stomach and around the navel to relieve discomfort.
- Refresh - Rub several drops of peppermint on the bottoms of the feet or to the wrists to cool off. It’s very refreshing!
- Acid Reflux - Drink a drop of peppermint oil in distilled water or a cup of tea to reduce symptoms associated with heartburn or acid reflux.
- Fever - Rub several drops on bottoms of feet, back, armpits and crown to relieve fever (mix with carrier oil before applying to children).
- Headache - Rub a drop on your temples, forehead and back of neck to relieve a headache.
- Arthritis - Rub peppermint on joints to relieve arthritis induced aches and pain.
- Sinus - Diffuse to unclog sinuses and to relieve swollen and scratchy throats.
For Emotional Balance
- Diffuse, rub under your nose or place 1-2 drops on your tongue and to promote alertness and concentration.
CAUTION: Do not use on children under 18 months. If you have sensitive skin you may prefer to dilute with a carrier oil. Avoid the eye and mucus membrane areas – if it makes contact with eye, do NOT flush with water, flush with a carrier oil such as vegetable oil or olive oil. Flushing with water will only make it worse. Do not apply to broken or sensitive skin.
