USES FOR PEPPERMINT OIL

Steps:

• 1. Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
• 2. Add a drop of Peppermint oil to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn.
• 3. Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on the area of injury to reduce inflammation.
• 4. Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring and a preservative.
• 5. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold.
• 6. Rub 4 drops of Peppermint oil on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
• 7. Inhale Peppermint oil while taking a test to improve recall.
• 8. Diffuse Peppermint oil in the room while studying to improve concentration and accuracy.
• 9. Place two drops of Peppermint oil on the tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration.
• 10. To stop hiccups, apply a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck).
• 11. To relieve a headache, rub a drop of Peppermint oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (stay away from the eyes) and on the back of the neck. Works well when blended with Lavender, too!
• 12. Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on the abdomen to relieve nausea.
• 13. Inhale Peppermint oil before and during a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
• 14. For poison ivy or poison oak, apply Peppermint oil on location neat or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil.
• 15. Apply a drop of Peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.
• 16. Rub several drops of Peppermint oil on the bottoms of the feet to reduce fever.
• 17. If there is a cut, apply the Peppermint oil around (not on) the open wound.
• 18. Apply Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area (bruised shin, hit on the foot or hand) to relieve pain.
• 19. To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, place two drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests.
• 20. Mix Peppermint oil in a footbath to relieve sore feet. Keep water agitated while soaking feet.
• 21. Remove ticks by applying a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab and swabbing the tick. Wait for it to unhedge its head and remove from your pet.
• 22. Inhale the fragrance of Peppermint oil to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
• 23. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue to stop bad breath.
• 24. Rub Peppermint oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
• 25. Drink a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.
• 26. To kill aphids, add 4-5 drops of Peppermint oil to 4 ounces of water and spray the plants.
• 27. Place a couple of drops of Peppermint oil in a cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.
• 28. Mix one 15 ml. bottle of Peppermint oil into a 5 gallon can of paint to dispel the fumes.