Peppermint Oil
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. 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 by Young Living on
their farms in Mona, Utah, Idaho, & France.
Peppermint, 15 ml. Order Code #3614
Peppermint Vitality, 5 ml. Order Code #5628
Ways to use:
Waking up tired? Try adding 1-2 drops in your water glass. Very invigorating!
Have a headache? Try a drop of on both temples, a drop on top of your head, and then cup your hands and breathe the remaining oil for about 1 minute.
Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around
the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
Digestion and relieve heartburn: Add a drop of oil to herbal tea. (Note: 1 drop of Peppermint oil is the same as 28 cups of Peppermint leaf tea!)
Place couple of drops of Peppermint oil in a
cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.
When chopping onions – put a drop of peppermint under your nose before you start chopping, to prevent eyes watering.
Inhale to help alleviate sinus problems.
Drink a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.
Rub oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
Stop bad breath: Place a drop of oil on the tongue.
Reduce inflammation: Massage several drops of oil on the area of injury to reduce inflammation.
Apply immediately to an injured area (bruised shin, hit on the
foot or hand) to relieve pain.
Reduce fever: Rub several drops of oil on the bottoms of the feet.
Stop itching: Apply a drop of oil topically on unbroken skin.
For poison ivy or poison oak: Apply oil on location neat or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil.
Boost your mood: Inhale Peppermint oil.
Reduce fatigue: Inhale Peppermint oil before and during a workout.
Relieve nausea: Massage several drops of oil on the abdomen.
Improve alertness and concentration: Place two drops
of oil on the tongue and rub under the nose.
Diffuse Peppermint oil in the room while studying to improve
concentration and accuracy. Inhale Peppermint oil while taking a
test to improve recall.
Travel sickness: Put 1 drop on tongue to relieve travel sickness.
Congestion from a cold: Place a drop of oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses.
To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches: place two drops of
on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests.
Kill aphids: add 4-5 drops of oil to 4 ounces of water and spray the plants.
Cool Down: Drink a drop of oil mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.
Curb appetite: Inhale the fragrance of Peppermint
oil to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
Remove ticks by applying a drop of oil on a cotton swab and swabbing the tick. Wait for it to un-hedge its head and remove from your pet.
Sore feet: Mix oil in a foot bath to relieve sore feet. Keep water agitated while soaking feet.
DID YOU KNOW?
Are peppermint oil and extract the same?
Peppermint oil is the pure, therapeutic grade essential oil, derived from the peppermint plant. Peppermint extract is a combination of the essential oil and most commonly alcohol, to simply carry the flavor. The flavor of peppermint oil is way more intense and concentrated than the extract. Both Peppermint oil and peppermint extract may be used in cooking. The advantage of using oil over extract is that alcohol quickly evaporates when heated. When the alcohol in the extract burns off, so does a lot of the flavor. Peppermint oil stays intact in the heat. Young Living Peppermint oil is certainly my choice!
Can Peppermint oil be ingested?
Yes! This is exactly why Young Living created the specifically labeled VITALITY oils. All Vitality oils may be ingested.
Personal Note: I keep a bottle of Peppermint oil in my car and purse for fresh breath, alertness when driving and if I have a headache or indigestion when traveling.
Can peppermint oil get rid of spiders and bugs?
Dust Mites, Fleas, Ticks, Ants, Spiders, etc. Many of us use synthetic chemicals to deal with insects.
Single oils such as lavender, lemon, peppermint, lemongrass, cypress, Eucalyptus globulus, cinnamon, thyme, basil, citronella, and the Purification and Thieves blends effectively repel many types of insects. Peppermint placed on entryways prevents ants from entering.
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* Young Living peppermint is distilled as soon as it is cut rather than letting it sit for 3 days as is standard in the industry. This has resulted in 40% Methone in the peppermint oil. The best time to harvest peppermint is as it comes into fresh flower. Letting it lie has the carbons co-mingle. One of the professors of agronomy agrees with the method that Gary is using and says they are the best.
* YLEO now has I.S.O. 9000 Certification. This is a BIG DEAL! Auditors come into a company’s operation twice a year for 3 years and check everything out and if they are satisfied with the quality then they give this certification and they never question the company again.
* Young Living is the largest grower of essential oil plants in the world.