Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil

Jan 20, 2015 | Oil Uses, Tips & Recipes, Video Blog

Today’s Video Blog Episode highlights Peppermint Essential Oil benefits and uses.

 

The peppermint plant is actually a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and was first described by Carl Linneaus in 1753. Peppermint is frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral health, and also helps to alleviate stomach upset and promotes healthy respiratory function.

 

Allergy Bomb

Allergy Bomb – Lemon, Lavender & Peppermint

 

Quality does matter and a way to differentiate between brands is by a high menthol content of the peppermint essential oil.  The brand that I use in our home is known for their quality essential oils.  Peppermint continues to be one of the best-selling favorites among the line of essential oils. 

 

Watch the video below to learn why I use peppermint almost everyday.

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100 Uses For Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint Essential OilUses for Peppermint Essential Oil

  • Calm that tummy.  Just one drop of peppermint oil rubbed on the stomach or taken internally can calm indigestion, an upset stomach or other internal digestive commotion.
  • Freshen that breath. When your breath is sharp and your mouth feels furry, peppermint oil with water (and lemon oil) creates a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse that leaves a lasting crisp, clean feeling.
  • Fight that cold naturally. When sinuses seem to be clogged, and throats swollen and scratchy, diffuse peppermint oil (or apply topically on the chest) for almost immediate relief and revitalizing air flow. Peppermint acts as an expectorant and may provide relief for colds, cough, sinusitis, asthma, and bronchitis.
  • Cool those muscles down. After a workout when you feel those hot and achy muscles yelling at you, peppermint oil mixed with lavender oil cools like an ice bath, but you to stay warm and dry.
  • Feel Full, Faster. It’s about feeling full, and not overeating. The aroma of peppermint oil has the ability to make you feel full, faster… especially if you breathe it in during a meal!
  • Long Day Pick Me Up. The invigorating aroma of peppermint is a non-stimulating way to perk up on long drives, in school, during late night homework or any other time you need to “burn the midnight oil.”
  • Want more ideas?  Click to download or print uses for Peppermint Essential Oil

 

 

Lemon Essential Oil

Dec 28, 2014 | Video Blog

Lemon is a powerful cleansing agent that purifies the air, disinfects surfaces, and can be used as a non-toxic cleaner throughout the home. When added to water, Lemon provides a refreshing and healthy boost throughout the day. Lemon is frequently added to food to enhance the flavor of desserts and main dishes. Due to its high limonene content, Lemon is a powerful antioxidant that can help ward off free radicals. Taken internally, Lemon provides cleansing and digestive benefits, can soothe an irritated throat, and supports healthy respiratory function. When diffused, Lemon is very uplifting and energizing and has been shown to improve mood and cognitive ability. This is a versatile oil and there are many uses for Lemon Essential Oil.

Watch the video below to learn how I use Lemon Essential Oil to clean and freshen our house.

Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil:

• Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces
• Naturally cleanses the body and aids indigestion
• Supports healthy respiratory function
• Promotes a positive mood

Allergy Bomb

Seasonal Relief: 2 drops each on feet of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint Bomb

 

Uses for Lemon Essential Oil

  • Assist with seasonal respiratory discomfort. Diffuse and take internally. Veggie capsules are helpful.
  • Disinfect the Disgusting. You can add lemon oil to a spray bottle of water and attack what may be living in your range hood, on your tables, countertops and other surfaces. For some extra chemical-free firepower, a little vinegar is a traditional favorite.
  • Furniture Polish. Lemon oil also makes a great furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes.
  • Leather protector.  Use a cloth soaked in Lemon oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture and other leather surfaces or garments.
  • Wipe away tarnish. Lemon oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.
  • A Cure for Laundry Neglect. Lemon essential oil takes out ALL odor when you forget and leave your load of laundry in the washer way too long!
  • Tame Oozy, Sappy from Trees. Whether the sap is on your carpet, clothes or seeped into your skin, lemon oil is excellent for removing pine gum and tree sap.
  • Stop Grease in its Tracks. Soap alone won’t remove the grease, but lemon oil mixed with your soap will. Lemon oil is a great de-greaser!
  • Refreshing room deodorizer. Add to an 8oz glass spray bottle – 10-20 drops of Lemon and other citrus essential oils, 1/4 cup of Vodka, and then top off with distilled water. (The alcohol makes the fragrance last longer).
  • Want more ideas?  Click to download or print uses for Lemon Essential Oil

 

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100 Uses For Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint Essential Oil

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