Peppermint essential oil benefits to relieve pain, aid digestions, soothe a headache, fight odour, clear congestion, and fend off colds. It can also help to keep away insects, especially ants, from taking over your house.
Peppermint (mentha piperita) is originally a cultivated hybrid between M. viridis and M. aquatic and known to be around before the 17th century in England. It was then also grown in America, followed on by the rest of the world.
OPLA’s peppermint essential oil is from India and steam distilled.
The plant is popular for various beverages and baked goods. It can be found in backyard gardens all over the world.
Peppermint’s clear to pale-yellow oil carries a sharp, menthol scent with a sweet candy-cane undertone.
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Blends well with…
Peppermint essential oil and lavender essential oil works well together. They share a few benefits, and also merge to help reduce stress and tension, relieve pain, and support respiration.
Other oils include eucalyptus essential oil, grapefruit essential oil, lemon essential oil, oregano essential oil and rosemary essential oil.
The peppermint essential oil benefits that makes it great
Apply peppermint essential oil for the following reasons:
Peppermint essential oil is a great pain reliever
Menthol, the main component of peppermint oil, is familiar in many over-the-counter pain-relieving creams and ointments. When the cooling of peppermint is combined with soothing lavender essential oil and a base oil, you can create a DIY treatment for headaches, joint pain, and muscle soreness.
Add 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil to 1 tablespoon base oil and gently massage the abdomen in a clockwise motion to help bring relief to symptoms of indigestion, constipation, and nausea.
Peppermint essential oil for energy and focus
Because of it’s chemical composition, peppermint essential oil is an excellent ‘pick-me-up’ and one of the best essential oils for energy and focus.
There are various ways you can use it, for this benefit:
In your diffuser
A great start to a working day is an energising diffuser blend. You an fill the room with an inviting aroma, without a bunch of synthetic fragrances found in candles and air fresheners. It is also the best way to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils without having to apply them topically.
A personal favourite is to add clary sage essential oil, with peppermint essential oil. Clare sage is renown for uplifting the mind and emotions.
Keep it next to your bed
First thing in the morning when the alarm clock goes off, instead of hitting snooze, peppermint essential oil can revive your senses. Whether you had a late night out with friends or or burning the midnight oil working, inhale a few drops of peppermint oil in your palms. This will do the trick when you need to wake up and get going.
Add drops to the shower floor
As you make your way to the shower another great trick is to add several drops of peppermint essential oil to the shower floor after the water is hot. Once the hot water hits the oil, the aroma fills the air, creating a steam room of peppermint which will help you to wake up even more.
Use peppermint essential oil to breath easier
The eucalyptol (the compound that gives eucalyptus its familiar fragrance) in peppermint oil my clear up sinus and chest congestion.
Safety
Keep these tips in mind when using and storing peppermint essential oil:
- Test your tolerance. Peppermint might irritate sensitive or damaged skin.
- Avoid when pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Use caution with kids. Menthol can lower body temperature and compromise the respiratory system. Children younger than 30 months of age shouldn’t use peppermint oil.
This information is meant for educational purposes only. The statements above have not been evaluated by any regulatory agency. It is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or are taking any medication, please consult your physician.