All About Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil

Mentha piperita

Aroma

Peppermint Essential Oil has an inviting aroma that invigorates the mind and senses while inspiring a sense of peace. Used topically, Peppermint oil creates a cool, tingling sensation on the skin, making it a favorite for massages and muscle aches.

Peppermint Essential Oil Uses

Peppermint essential oil is highly versatile and can be used topically, automatically, and internally. Peppermint is in the same family as Lavender and Rosemary and diffusing these oils together creates a powerfully relaxing aromatic experience.

Common Uses:

• peppermint’s invigorating aroma can give a great boost of energy when applied to the head or back of neck
• diffuse peppermint oil to create a more energized environment
• add peppermint to hot bath water and enjoy the relaxing, invigorating scent and aromatic steam
• dilute a few drops of peppermint in your favorite carrier oil and use it in a refreshing massage
• rub on the bottom of feet for a boost of energy
• add a drop to a glass of water or tea to aid digestion
• rub a few drops into the temples to help combat headache symptoms

Tips for Peppermint Essential Oil

• dilute peppermint oil before applying to skin- then test on a small area of skin on the underside of arm and apply to the desired area as needed
• use with caution on older children, not suggested for use on infants

Peppermint Oil Diffuser Blends

Headache

• 3 drops Peppermint Oil
• 3 drops Lavender Oil
• 2 drops Eucalyptus Oil

Germ Free

• 2 drops Peppermint Oil
• 2 drops Lavender Oil
• 2 drops Lemon Oil
• 2 drops Tea Tree Oil

Get to Work

• 5 drops Peppermint Oil
• 3 drops Lemon Oil

Congestion

• 3 drops Peppermint Oil
• 2 drops Tea Tree Oil
• 2 drops RC Oil
• 1 drop Lemon Oil

Study Time

• 3 drops Peppermint Oil
• 2 drops Rosemary Oil
• 2 drops Frankincense Oil

Peppermint Oil Roller Blends

Add oils to a 10ml roller bottle, fill with carrier oil of your choice

Stress Free

Roll on back of neck, wrists

• 5 drops Peppermint Oil
• 5 drops Ylang Ylang Oil
• 5 drops Orange Oil

Brain Booster

Roll on wrists, back of neck, temples

• 5 drops Peppermint Oil
• 5 drops Frankincense Oil
• 5 drops Rosemary Oil

Good Days

Roll on back of neck, wrists, bottom of feet

• 5 drops Peppermint Oil
• 3 drops Orange Oil
• 3 drops Lime Oil
• 3 drops Frankincense

Happy Tummy

Roll on tummy area, bottom of feet

• 10 drops Peppermint Oil
• 10 drops Digize Oil

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