Cool, refreshing, stimulating – the benefits and uses of Peppermint Essential Oil are abundant. But we thought it would be fun to focus specifically on what it can do to give you a heads up, literally! So here are 11 things you can do with it just from the neck up:
Headache
Remedy
A natural remedy for a tension
headache or migraine, you can apply a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil to
the forehead and temples. It has the ability to relax tense muscles, improve
circulation, and has an analgesic effect.
Sinus &
Allergy Relief
If your head pain is a case of sinusitis or allergies, Peppermint Essential Oil
is highly effective at relaxing muscles in your nasal passages blocked by
swollen mucus membranes, allowing your sinuses to unclog and start draining.
Inhaling the oil directly or using a device to diffuse it into the room can
provide relief.
Hair and
Scalp Health
Peppermint Essential Oil is
commonly used in high quality hair care products because it can naturally
nourish damaged hair. Simply add 2-3 drops to your current shampoo to tame
frizzy hair. It may even thicken it, encourage new hair growth or help stop
thinning and hair loss. Peppermint oil has antibacterial and anti-fungal
properties, helping to eliminate dandruff and has even been used to remove
lice.
Acne
Treatment
The anti-microbial properties of
Peppermint Essential Oil make it an excellent ingredient to help treat acne
naturally. It aids in oil secretion in skin, therefore preventing acne. It can
also heal cracked lips, which is why it’s often an ingredient in lip balms.
Dental
Health
It has been estimated that
peppermint has been used to naturally freshen breath for well over a thousand
years. To help prevent bad breath and the development of the biofilm that
contributes to cavities, add 1-2 drops of therapeutic grade 100% pure
Peppermint Essential Oil to your toothpaste.
Decrease
Hunger Cravings
To ward off the munchies and help
you feel full faster you can take a couple of whiffs directly from the bottle
of 100% pure Peppermint Essential Oil or rub a couple drops on your temples or
on your neck.
Diminish
Nausea
Whether you are nauseous from
pregnancy or experience nausea that is induced by chemotherapy, just rub 1-2
drops of Peppermint Essential Oil behind your ears, or use a diffuser to help
reduce nausea symptoms.
Natural
Energizer
Forget the energy drinks, instead
take a few whiffs of Peppermint Essential Oil for a non-toxic alternative and
it will perk you up for those times you need sustained energy.
Mental Focus
Peppermint Essential Oil
stimulates the mind and can improve mental focus. It can even help those with
ADHD. Add a few drops to a diffuser or mix a few drops with purified water in a
spray bottle and spritz some at the base of the neck. You can even spray it on
a handkerchief and inhale before study time or a test for improved
concentration and alertness.
Lower a Fever
Peppermint Essential Oil has
cooling properties, which make it an excellent natural alternative to bring
down a fever. Mix 2-3 drops of peppermint oil with about a quarter size amount
of coconut oil and rub it on the forehead and neck.
Sunburn
Relief
The menthol in peppermint
activates cold-sensitive receptors to cool burnt skin and the analgesic
properties relieve the pain. If you forgot to apply sunscreen, try mixing 100%
natural Peppermint Essential Oil with a bit of coconut oil and apply it directly
to the skin or dilute it with a little water make a natural homemade sunburn
spray.
Peppermint Essential Oil makes an excellent alternative treatment and can offer profound benefits. It can be a bit strong for some though, so we recommend mixing it with a carrier oil, such as coconut or olive oil, or adding it to some purified water and spritzing can be beneficial. If you have any specific health concerns please speak to a healthcare provider before using it for therapeutic benefits. Audel Naturals recommends and carries only the highest quality 100% Pure Peppermint Essential Oil.