Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestive issues. Scientists have researched its affect on the liver and respiratory system as it proves concentration and mental accuracy. This plant is grown and distilled at the Young Living Farms.
Spiritual Influence: Small amounts of Peppermint essential oil can cleanse the spiritual bodies and increase attunement with the soul so that intuitive awareness increases. Fears may also be minimized, especially those having to do with motion (riding, skiing, and flying). This is a particularly good oil when there is resistance to learn a new subject or to move in a new direction. It cools and calms the mind and eliminates the fear of the unknown. |
Common everyday uses:
- Indigestion/Flatulence/Diarrhea: Rub 4-6 drops of Peppermint in the palm and rub over the stomach and around the navel to relieve discomfort
- Heartburn: Add a drop of Peppermint to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn
- Inflammation (unbroken skin): Massage several drops of Peppermint on an area of injury or chronic inflammation
- Bruise: Apply Peppermint immediately to an injured area (unbroken skin) to relieve pain and lessen bruising. If there is a cut, apply peppermint around -but not on- the open wound
- Fever: Rub several drops of Peppermint on the bottoms of the feet to reduce fever
- Itching: Apply a drop of Peppermint topically on unbroken skin to stop itching
- Poison Ivy & Poison Oak: Apply Peppermint on location "neat" or dilute it with a carrier oil
- Workout: Inhale Peppermint before and during a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue
- Nausea: Massage several drops of Peppermint on the abdomen
- Hiccups: To stop hiccups, apply a drop of Peppermint on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra. (Up 3 notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck.)
- Headache: To relieve a headache, rub a drop of Peppermint on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (avoid the eyes!), and on the back of the neck
- Alertness & Concentration: Place 2 drops of Peppermint on the tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration
- Studying & Mental Recall: Diffuse Peppermint in the room while studying to improve concentration and accuracy. Inhale Peppermint while taking a test to improve recall
- Travel Sickness: Rub 4 drops of Peppermint on the chest and stomach to relieve motion or travel sickness
- Congestion: Place a drop of Peppermint on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold
- Flavoring & Preservative: Add Peppermint to flavor food (peppermint brownies, anyone?) or use as a preservative
- Household Pests: To deter rodents, ants, or cockroaches, place 2 drops of Peppermint on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests
- Paint Fumes: Mix a 15ml bottle of Peppermint into a 5 gallon can of paint to dispel the fumes
- Coffee Replacement: Place a drop of Peppermint in a cup of hot water for tea and enjoy instead of coffee
- Summer Cooler: Drink water with a drop of Peppermint added to refresh yourself on a hot day
- Aphids: Add 4-5 drops of Peppermint to 4 ounces of water and spray on plants to kill aphids
- Arthritis or Tendonitis: Rub Peppermint on joints to relieve arthritic or tendon pain
- Bad Breath: Place a drop of Peppermint on the tongue as a breath freshener
- Curb Appetite: Inhale the fragrance of Peppermint to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat
- Ticks: remove a tick by applying a drop of Peppermint on a cotton swab and swab the tick. Wait for it to withdraw its head from the skin and remove it with tweezers
- Sore Feet: Mix Peppermint in a footbath to relieve sore feet. Swish feet around to agitate the water while soaking for maximum benefit
- Energizing Hand Soap: Mix several drops of Peppermint with 1/4 cup of castile soap and fill foaming soap dispenser with mixture plus water