12 Good Reasons to Use Peppermint Essential Oil + Information Re: [FAQ] Essential Oils and Natural Healing by water01 ..... Natural Healing & Herbal Solutions w/Unyquity
Date: 9/1/2010 2:03:03 PM ( 15 y ago)
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Add a drop of peppermint essential oil to herbal tea to help aid normal digestion.
Massage several drops of peppermint essential oil on the abdomen, place a drop on wrists, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel.
Rub one drop of peppermint essential oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure.
Place 2 drops of peppermint essential oil on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness.
Apply peppermint essential oil to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up.
Inhale peppermint essential oil, apply topically to your temples or neck, or put a drop on your tongue or in water to jump-start your morning routine.
Diffuse or inhale peppermin essential oil mid-morning to curb the desire to snack.
Inhale peppermint essential oil or rub a drop on to your abdomen to soothe minor stomach discomfort.
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Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Essential Oil Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves and stems. Key Constituents: Menthol (34-44%) Menthone (12-20%) Menthofurane (4-9%) 1,8 Cineol (Eucalyptol) (2-5%) Pulegone (2-5%) Menthyl Acetate (4-10%) Jean Valnet, M.D., used peppermint to treat liver and respiratory diseases. Alan Hirsch, M.D. researched peppermint's stimulation of the brain's satiety center (ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus) to curb appetite. When inhaled, it improves/restores sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve. University of Kiel researchers found that peppermint blocked headache pain in a double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over study. Medical Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, antiparasitic (worms), antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, gallbladder/digestive stimulant, pain-reliever, curbs appetite. USES: Rheumatism/arthritis, respiratory infections (pneumonia, tuberculosis, ect.), obesity, viral infections (Herpes simplex, herpes zoster, cold sores, human papilloma virus, ect.), fungal infections/Candida, digestive problems, headaches, nausea, skin conditions (itchy skin, varicose veins, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitiis), scoliosis/lumbago/back problems. A highly regarded digestive stimulant. Frangrant Influence: Purifying and stimulating to the conscious mind. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati found that inhaling peppermint oil increased the mental accuracy by 28%. Applications: Dilute 1 part peppermint oil with 2 parts vegetable oil / carrier oil 1. apply 1-2 drops on location, abdomen, temples 2. chakras/Vita Flex points 3. directly inhale 4. diffuse 5. take as dietary supplement (only if your essential oil is labeled/approved as a dietary supplement and/or for ingestion/internal/oral use) CAUTIONS: Avoid contact with eyes, mucus membranes, sensitive skin, or fresh wounds or burns. Do not apply to infants younger than 18 months of age. |
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