Peppermint Oil’s Many Benefits & How Infuse It

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to aid people medicinally for our physical, mental and spiritual selves.

Peppermint oil is one of the top essential oils used in modern times due to its wide range of benefits, ease of use and simplicity to make yourself. With thousands of medical studies proving it’s benefits peppermint oil is an essential oil you may wish to keep stocked regularly in our home and travel kit.

Some of peppermint oil’s primary benefits are: digestive track issues (to include IBS), helps reduce inflammation, is an antioxidant, offers respiratory system relief, can reduce headaches and relieves joint and muscle pain.

For the mind and spirit peppermint as aromatherapy is known to boost energy, concentration and memory. Typically used in a diffuser but can also be smelled in directly from the bottle.

Follow below for: 1) some simple ways to use peppermint essential oil, and 2) View a video on How to Make Your Own Peppermint Infused Oil. Share what uses work for you.

#1 – Peppermint Essential Oil Use:

Toothpaste:

• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 Tablespoon baking soda
• 20 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

Mix together and use on your toothbrush.

Related article: Oil Pulling For Improved Dental Hygiene

Breath Freshener:

1 drop on the tongue to improve breath

Reduce Digestive Discomfort:

1-2 drops in a glass of water. Drink daily to sooth and cool digestive discomfort.

Vapor Rub:

• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
• 5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 5 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil (optional)

Mix together and rub on chest and/or below nose to help clear airways.

Headache:

Rub the oil on temple, forehead or neck. (Optional: mix with equal drops of lavender)

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Joint or Muscle Ache:

2-3 drops peppermint in coconut oil to rub on joint or sore muscle area.

 

#2 – Watch this video to see how to make peppermint infused oil. Ingredients list below.

Making Peppermint Infused Oil Supplies:

• Peppermint leaves, fresh
• Base (carrier) oil: Almond, Wheat Germ or Grape Seed Oil
• Mallet or Mortar and Pestle
• Cheesecloth
• Glass jar with tight lid

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