PEPPERMINT: (Mentha piperita) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. Jean Valnet, M.D., studied peppermint's effect on the liver and respiratory systems.
Other scientists have also researched peppermint's role in affecting impaired taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint's ability to improve concentration and mental accuracy. Alan Hirsch, M.D., studied peppermint's ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, which triggers a sense of fullness after meals.
PEPPERMINT IS GROWN AND DISTILLED AT THE YOUNG LIVING FARMS.
Following are 25 ways to use Peppermint Essential Oil:
Other scientists have also researched peppermint's role in affecting impaired taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint's ability to improve concentration and mental accuracy. Alan Hirsch, M.D., studied peppermint's ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, which triggers a sense of fullness after meals.
PEPPERMINT IS GROWN AND DISTILLED AT THE YOUNG LIVING FARMS.
Following are 25 ways to use Peppermint Essential Oil:
- Rubbing 4-6 drops in the palm and rubbing over stomach and around the navel may help relieve occasional indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
- Adding a drop of Peppermint oil to herbal tea may help aid digestion and heartburn.
- Massaging several drops of Peppermint oil on an area of injury may help to reduce tenderness. Applying Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area may be soothing.
- Rubbing several drops of Peppermint oil on the bottoms of the feet may help lower high temperature.
- Applying a drop of Peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin may help to stop itching.
- For poison ivy or poison oak, applying Peppermint oil on location may help with irritation and be soothing.
- Inhaling Peppermint oil before and during a workout may help boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
- Massaging several drops of Peppermint oil on the abdomen may help relieve nausea.
- Rubbing a drop of Peppermint oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (stay away from the eyes) and on the back of the neck may help in soothing head pressures.
- Applying a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck) may be beneficial in helping to stop hiccups.
- Placing two drops of Peppermint oil on the tongue and rubbing another drop under the nose may help improve alertness and concentration.
- Diffusing Peppermint oil in the room while studying may help to improve concentration and accuracy. Inhaling Peppermint oil, when taking a test, may help in improving recall.
- Rubbing 4 drops of Peppermint oil on chest and stomach may help to relieve travel sickness.
- Placing a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses may help stuffiness.
- Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring and a preservative.
- To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, placing two drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and placing along the path or point of entry for these pest may help to send them elsewhere.
- Mixing one 15 ml. bottle of Peppermint oil into a 5 gallon can of paint may dispel the fumes.
- Place a couple of drops of Peppermint oil in a cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.
- Adding 4-5 drops of Peppermint oil to 4oz. of water and spray on plants may help get rid of aphids.
- Drinking a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water may help to cool off on a hot day.
- Rubbing Peppermint oil on joints may be soothing.
- Placing a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue may help in stopping bad breath.
- Inhaling the fragrance of Peppermint oil may help in curbing the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
- Applying a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab and swabbing the tick may help it removal. Wait for it to unhedge its head and remove from your pet.
- Mixing Peppermint oil in a footbath may help relieve sore feet. Keep water agitated while soaking feet.
Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth
The above usage of Peppermint was taken from "101 uses For Young Living Essential Oils" - thanks to Peggy Brackett and the many others that have contributed to the creation of this list.
No comments:
Post a Comment