Peppermint is one of the most popular essential oils used for a variety of ailments. The most common ailment that peppermint oil is used to treat is indigestion. Peppermint oil can be in capsule form and ingested whole, broken apart or mixed with water. Depending on the type of problem, methods of use will vary. If you need to remove the oil from the capsule, you can break it apart or insert a needle into it to extract the oil. Always consult your doctor before using peppermint oil.
Relieves Symptoms
In addition to indigestion, peppermint capsules relieve menstrual cramps, respiratory infection and throat infection and reduce fever, diarrhea, rheumatism, arthritis and anxiety. Follow all daily dosage recommendations.
Other Uses
Undiluted peppermint oil can be applied topically to the stomach to relieve nausea, travel sickness and morning sickness. Topical application also reduces swelling from injuries, relieves itching of skin and reduces symptoms of poison ivy and poison oak. Do not place undiluted peppermint oil directly on cuts or burns; instead, apply it around the affected area by rubbing the oil into the skin.
Peppermint oil can also be placed on the tongue for a variety of purposes. It can reduce bad breath, clear congested sinuses and promote concentration and mental alertness.
Mix peppermint oil in water and drink as a tea to improve memory and concentration. One drop of peppermint oil in water is an alternative for reducing indigestion.
Heat a pan of water with three drops of peppermint oil and inhale the fumes to relieve chest congestion and stop a headache.
Peppermint oil can be rubbed on and around a painful tooth to relieve pain or mixed with water and used as a mouthwash.
Peppermint oil can even be mixed into paint before painting to reduce paint fumes.
Pets, Animals and Insects
Not only is peppermint oil effective for people, but it helps pets as well. Apply a small amount of peppermint oil from a capsule onto a tick and the tick will release from the skin for easy removal. Mix one drop of peppermint oil in a spray bottle full of water and spray on the pet's coat to deter fleas and deodorize the pet's hair.
If roaches, mice, spiders or ants are a problem in the home, place a cotton ball soaked in peppermint oil in strategic locations to keep the annoying critters away.
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