How to Use Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint has a wide range of benefits from soothing the occasional upset stomach, to freshening breath, to cooling down your body on a hot day. Discover the many ways you can use this essential oil, right here.
PEPPERMINT THREE WAYS
Invigorating, soothing, and cooling, this oil can bring joy and buoyancy to the heart as well as inspire strength and optimism. The high menthol content of the doTERRA peppermint essential oil sets it apart from others when it comes to quality – making it one of the best-selling favorites! Truthfully, I always make sure to have this oil on hand because it can do so many things, let’s get into that right now…
AROMATICALLY
Peppermint essential oil can be used in a diffuser, room, linen or body spray. Since this oil has a high menthol content like we discussed earlier, a little bit goes a long way. With a minty, fresh and herbaceous scent, it can be paired with many essential oils in your diffuser. Here are some diffuser blends you might want to try:
Diffuser Blends
Recharge
3 drops Peppermint
4 drops Wild Orange
3 drops Frankincense
Clear Mind
3 drops each:
Peppermint
Rosemary
Lemon
Energy Boost
2 drops each:
Peppermint
Wild Orange
Grapefruit
HOW TO USE PEPPERMINT TOPICALLY
If you have sensitive skin, be sure to dilute this essential oil with your carrier oil of choice. I usually go with fractionated coconut oil but, if you don’t have it on hand, olive oil works too. One of my favorite ways to use this essential oil in the warmer months is by applying it to my pulse points, and back of the neck to cool down my body on a hot day or after a workout.
Pssst…the peppermint touch roller bottle is great to use when you’re on the go!
Here’s a great DIY you will want to back pocket for later, especially if you’re looking to detox your personal care products:
Uplifting Body Wash
½ cup castile soap
4 tbsp vegetable glycerin
3 tbsp fractionated coconut oil
10 drops Peppermint essential oil
Combine all of the ingredients above into an 8 oz glass pump bottle, and shake before each use.
Roller Bottle Recipes
Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle, then top with carrier oil of choice.
Seasonal Relief
8 drops each of:
Peppermint
Lavender
Lemon
Head Tension
8 drops each of:
Peppermint
Frankincense
Copaiba
Lavender
Breathe Easy
8 drops each of:
Peppermint
Frankincense
Lime
INTERNALLY
Yes, peppermint is one of doTERRA’s essential oils that is safe to use internally. Mix a drop of this essential oil to a shot glass size of water, and voila! A healthy, refreshing mouthwash. Or, if you suffer from an occasional upset tummy, add 1-2 drops of this essential oil to a veggie capsule to alleviate your discomfort. Make sure to take this veggie cap with a full glass of water for best results.
doTERRA’s Peppermint is sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and India. You can read more about doTERRA’s Co-Impact Sourcing Initiative with small farmers in India right here. If you want to learn more about how to integrate natural solutions into your daily routine, and improve your health naturally, click here. If you would like to grab your own bottle of Peppermint essential oil, click here.
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