Everyone knows the smell of peppermint. From mint candies to strong, fresh mint plants, mint is a happy, clean smell. Therapeutic-grade essential oil of peppermint not only smells good, a superior oil with anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antiviral, anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-parasitic, appetite suppressing, and analgesic properties.
Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded of the natural healing herbs. It has been used for generations as a self healing remedy associated with upset stomach. But peppermint oil isn't just an essential for stomach problems, it is also a stress buster and beneficial in eliminating headaches just by soaking your feet in it.
Plant Origin: North America
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves, stems and flower buds.
10 powerful self healing pure plant remedies of peppermint therapeutic-grade essential oil include:
- Peppermint therapeutic-grade essential oil has been shown to soothe digestion, improve intestinal motility and make digestion move more quickly.
- Peppermint oil can aid in eliminating gas, abdominal cramps and bloating. It's a wonderful addition to a glass of water (one drop in four ounces or two drops in eight ounces of water) for drinking after consuming a large meal.
- As a dietary supplement, therapeutic-grade essential oil of peppermint might also be useful for comfort related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diluted 1:2 in a quality vegetable oil, it will calm the constrictions of the intestines by massaging the abdomen area.
- When cold diffused and as a dietary supplement, it can halt food poisoning by inhibiting the growth of food-borne illnesses like salmonella.
- It is beneficial in calming the spasms involved with gallstones and reduces the digestive distress caused by Crohn's disease and Hepatitis.
- When applied to the forehead peppermint oil has been found to be as effective as acetaminophen in eliminating stress related headaches.
- Always dilute a drop of the oil in a teaspoon of carrier oil before applying to sensitive areas like the face. Add it to lotions and massage oils of your choice.
- Applying therapeutic-grade peppermint essential oil to other areas of the body, like adding it to a warm foot bath and soaking your tired sore feet for 15 minutes, can relieve muscle tension, joint discomfort, and aid in the relaxation process.
- Therapeutic-grade essential oil of peppermint can also be used as a mouthwash, to ease toothaches and clean out the mouth. And you thought mint was just in toothpaste because it tastes good!
- Peppermint oil is a great pure plant remedy and a go-to therapeutic-grade essential oil for stomach ailments and aches and pains, from headaches to joint pain. It smells great, too, so you'll want to use it all the time in supporting a self healing process.
Peppermint oil can cause skin sensitivity, so dilute the oil 1:2 in a quality vegetable oil if you are sensitive to other oils. Never take undiluted peppermint oil as a dietary supplement. Ask your doctor about the level of peppermint you can handle if you are pregnant, and don't use it on infants or small children. Don't use peppermint oil if you have chronic heartburn. Do not apply to open wounds or broken skin.
Always wash and rinse your hands thoroughly, before and after the use of peppermint oil. Avoid contact with your eyes. Keep all therapeutic-grade essential oils out of the reach of children.
Success To Your Wellness Plans,
Emma Sanford, RN
Founder & Wellness Consultant
Good Health - Good Scents
www.goodhealth-goodscents.com
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