You are probably familiar with peppermint essential oil without being aware of it.  A very small amount of peppermint essential oil is safe to ingest for most people, so this versatile and tasty oil can be found in medicines and candies.  You should talk to your doctor before taking peppermint essential oil internally.  It is available in ready made capsules.

Upset Stomach

One of the best things peppermint essential oil can help you with is reducing nausea or an upset stomach.  For some people, just sniffing a few drops on a handkerchief can help them with motion sickness to nausea from migraines to morning sickness.  There is some controversy as to whether pregnant women should go anywhere near peppermint essential oil, so check with your obstetrician first.

You can add a couple of drops of the oil to a glass of warm water to help with nausea.  You also could make up a massage lotion of one part peppermint essential oil to ten parts base lotion (like olive oil or an unscented body lotion).  You would then gently massage this concoction clockwise around your upset tummy.

Foot Care

Many affordable pedicure products are made with peppermint essential oil, as it has both the properties to kill pain and yet make you more alert.  This makes is great for adding to oils for a quick foot rub or add a few drops to a foot bath and have a good, refreshing soak.  A few drops in a drawn hot bath can be beneficial for a relaxing yet reviving all over body soak.

Respiratory Troubles

When you are so stuffed up that it’s hard to breathe, then you need to get to a doctor.  If you can’t do that, or you are waiting for the appointment, you can use peppermint essential oil to get relief.  You can use it as the only essential oil, or combine it with tea tree and/or eucalyptus essential oils.  These scents somehow stab through some of the worst congestion you can experience.

You can put the oils in a bowl of steaming water and then lean over the bowl, breathing the steam.  You need to have someone supervise you with this method as you might faint or you might get a steam burn.  Some people drape a towel over their heads and the steaming water in order to intensify the effect.

If you are by yourself, splash a few drops of peppermint essential oil into a handful of unscented body lotion and rub all over your chest and neck.  This can often help you breathe better.

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