Pepperment Oil Uses

Peppermint Oil Uses – I love the smell of mint. Peppermints remind me of my grandfather, who always had some in his pocket. Perhaps that’s why I also love peppermint oil – it smells wonderful, plus peppermint oil uses are endless, from food to natural healing and even helping rid us of pesky “critters.” Here are just a few uses that I have found for peppermint oil:

1. Enteric coated pepperment oil capsules break down slowly, and are very good for numerous GI illnesses such as irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, and indigestion.
2. When taken orally, peppermint oil is also great for morning sickness….wish I had known that when I was expecting!
3. Run peppermint oil on your temples to relieve tension.
4. Peppermint oil on the temples is also an excellent natural remedy for migraine headaches.
5. Treat motion sickness by rubbing peppermint oil on your abdomen and wrist for a few minutes.
6. 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.
7. It is also an effective natural defense against mosquitos.
8. 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!
9. Peppermint oil can be combined with almond oil for a great muscle-friendly massage oil.
10. Diffuse peppermint oil in the air; this provides both nausea and headache relief. Great for migraines!
11. Add a drop to your favorite food or beverage for a minty twist (try it in hot cocoa this holiday season, YUM)
12. Capsules of peppermint oil provide menstrual pain relief as quickly as most name-brand medicines.
13. Mix a potion of half lavender oil and half peppermint oil to stop bug bite itch.
14. The same lavender and peppermint mixture will also keep you from getting those nasty bug bites in the first place 😉
15. Allergic rash? Help ease symptoms and make it go away faster by applying peppermint oil.
16. 2-3 drops of peppermint oil added to hot tea or ice cold water after meals will make a big difference in your digestion.
17. 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.
18. Applied to the back of your neck a few times during the day, peppermint oil works like magic to boost your energy level naturally.
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. Oral consumption of small quantities of peppermint oil helps with gas and bloating.

Isn’t peppermint oil marvelous? I love having a natural method of keeping mice away in my home since we live in the country – no messy traps or dangerous poison to worry about.  Just remember that peppermint oil is pretty strong in fragrance, so use sparingly. Be sure to drop me a line with your favorite use for peppermint oil at my website www.familyfindsfun.com .