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Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita)
Peppermint Essential Oil has a strong, clean, fresh, minty aroma. One of the oldest
and most highly-regarded herbs for soothing digestion, it may also improve
gastric motility and digestive efficiency.* Most essential oils work best when blended
with each other. The right combination will enhance the effects and power of the
essential oils. For some basic "oil recipes", check out our Recipe page or visit
our Essential Oil Blends store for some outstanding "Ready-Blends", created by
Young Living.
Body Systems Affected: Digestive System,
Muscles and Bones, Nervous and Respiratory Systems, Skin
Uses: Peppermint essential oil may help with
arthritis, anger, colic, depression, fatigue, food poisoning, headaches, hives,
hysteria, inflammation, liver problems, morning sickness, regenerates and
supports the nerves, rheumatism, elevates and opens the sensory system, soothes
and cools skin, especially on hot days, toothaches, tuberculosis and to flavor
drinking water or tea.
French medicine uses are Asthma, bronchitis, candida, diarrhea, digestion,
reduces fever, flu, bad breath (halitosis, heartburn, hemorrhoids, hot flashes,
indigestion, menstrual irregularity, migraine headache, motion sickness, nausea,
aids respiratory function, shock, itchy skin, throat infections, varicose veins,
vomiting.
Historical Uses: Peppermint has been used
for centuries to soothe digestive problems, freshen breath and relieve colic,
gas, headaches, heartburn and indigestion.
Properties: Analgesic, anti-carcinogenic,
anti-inflammatory (prostate and nerves), antiseptic, antispasmodic and
invigorating.
Scent: Minty, sharp, intense
Aromatherapy Effects: Peppermint is very
stimulating and purifying to the conscious mind. Reduces fevers. A study at the
University of Cincinnati has shown that inhaling Peppermint essential oil
increased the mental accuracy of students by 28%.
How to use: Apply to
Vita Flex Points and directly on area of concerns.
Dietary Supplement Uses: When using as a supplement, dilute
one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk or 1 drop in a tsp.
of honey. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumptions by the FDA.
Safety: Repeated use can result in contact sensitization. Use with
caution if dealing with high blood pressure. Use with caution during pregnancy.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Heartburn and Indigestion Relief
"If I get heartburn, indigestion, queasiness, gas, or any other
stomach/intestinal symptom, I take about 4 drops of peppermint oil in a small
glass of water. No matter what the issue is, the peppermint makes it go away
within minutes.
Peppermint is also anti-viral, and this past winter when lots of people around
me had the stomach flu, I took peppermint every day and didn't get sick."
No more Bruising
"I have found that peppermint oil keeps my bruising way down. When I go to get
blood tests done I make sure I have my peppermint oil with. As soon as they get
done I put it on the needle hole, and since I have started this, no more big
black and blue spot.
I also dropped a 12' cast iron lid on my foot and I hobbled in for the
peppermint oil as fast as I could. I got just a very faint bruise and it quit
hurting almost immediately once I got the oil on."
No Colds
"Whenever I feel a cold coming on, I take a few drops of peppermint oil and it
seems to disappear. That hot peppermint vapor rises up into the sinuses and seem
to get rid of colds. "
Additional testimonials and application suggestions for Peppermint
Essential Oil can be found at Oil Testimonials.
