Peppermint Essential Oil

doTERRA Peppermint Essential Oil

We find the favorite Peppermint flavor in chewing gum and candy canes, yet as an essential oil, Peppermint offers many powerful properties. It has been used by physicians for treatment of sinusitis and nasal congestion. It offers soothing effects for headaches and yet improve mental alertness. Studies on athletes have shown a few drops of Peppermint can open airways for cardiovascular capacity along with regular relief at home and the office.

Oil Properties: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, antiviral, anti-carcinogenic, and antiseptic.

Historical Uses: Peppermint has been used for centuries to freshen breathe, relieve headaches, soothe digestive, colic, indigestion, gas, and heartburn.

Possible Oil Uses: Peppermint essential oil can help with headaches, arthritis, depression, anger, food poisoning, colic, fatigue, hysteria, inflammation, rheumatism, irritable bowl syndrome, tuberculosis, morning sickness, liver problems, memory, regenerative, radiation exposure, nerve support, soothing and cooling to the skin, and toothaches.

Application:

Topically – Can be applied directly to the skin. For sensitive skin it can be diluted with coconut oil for youth.
Internally – Peppermint can be taken internally with food and drink or with gel capsules.
Aromatically – Can be diffused to offer mind stimulation and purification. It can support memory.