20 Peppermint Oil Uses

Peppermint Oil Uses – I love thewonderful fragrance and health benefits of peppermint oil – peppermint oil uses are endless, from food to natural healing and even helping rid us of pesky “critters.” Here are some of the many uses that I have found for peppermint oil:

1. Applied to the back of your neck a few times during the day, peppermint oil works like magic to boost your energy level naturally.
2. Motion sickness can be treated by rubbing peppermint oil on your abdomen and wrist for a few minutes.
3. It is also an effective natural defense against mosquitos.
4. Enteric coated pepperment oil capsules break down slowly, and are very good for numerous GI illnesses such as irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, and indigestion.
5. When taken orally, peppermint oil is also great for morning sickness….wish I had known that when I was expecting!
6. Rub  peppermint oil on your temples to relieve tension.
7. Peppermint oil applied to the temples is a wonderful natural remedy for migraine headaches.
8. Looking for a natural way to get rid of mice? Soak cottonballs in peppermint oil, then lay them where you see “evidence” of mice. In a matter of days, your mouse problem will be solved because they can’t stand the strong smell.
9. Ants won’t cross a line of peppermint oil; for an interesting experiment, lay down a line of peppermint oil where you have seen ants and watch what happens…no ants!
10. Peppermint oil can be combined with almond oil for a great muscle-friendly massage oil.
11. Diffuse peppermint oil in the air; this provides both nausea and headache relief. Great for migraines!
12. Try a drop in your favorite food or beverage for a yummy minty twist – goes great with chocolate (but then, I think everything does)
13. Capsules of peppermint oil provide quick menstrual pain relief.
14. A recipe for bug bites: half lavender oil and half peppermint oil will stop bug bite itch.
15. The same lavender and peppermint mixture will also keep you from getting those nasty bug bites in the first place
16. Oral consumption of small quantities of peppermint oil helps with gas and bloating.
17. 2-3 drops of peppermint oil added to hot tea or ice cold water after meals will make a big difference in your digestion.
18. The next time you have trouble focusing put a drop on each index finger and massage your temples and below your nose.  The smell will perk you up.
19. If you are fighting cough and cold symptoms, use a little peppermint oil in a vaporizer or in a pan of water steaming on the stove. Take a few deep breaths and you will notice an immediate clearing of your sinuses.
20. Help ease rash symptoms by applying peppermint oil.

I love having a natural remedy like peppermint oil for lots of things. Remember that peppermint oil is pretty strong in fragrance, so a little bit will go a long way when used. Be sure to drop me a line with your favorite use for peppermint oil at my website here on www.familyfindsfun.com .