How to use Teraputic Peppermint Essential Oil
1) Breathe easy
For colds, coughs, bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, pollen/dust allergies and improve lung capacity.
- Inhalation: Place a drop of oil on your palm, spread it well, and inhale 10 times through your nose and 4 times through your mouth before bedtime and immediately upon waking in the morning.
- Aromatherapy Diffusion: Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to a diffuser, allowing the scent to fill the room, and inhale the aroma.
- Application: Mix 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil with a spoonful of sesame or coconut oil and apply it to your neck and chest.
2) Physical endurance
To boost physical endurance and reduces digestive discomforts.
- Inhale peppermint essential oil directly from the bottle at regular intervals during your workout or sports activity.
Mix 4-5 drops of peppermint essential oil with a spoonful of castor or coconut oil, then gently massage it onto the abdominal area or sore and stiff muscles.
3) Migraine
Helps alleviate migraines, headaches, morning sickness, and nausea caused by illness.
- Inhale peppermint essential oil directly from the bottle at regular intervals.
Mix 2-4 drops of peppermint essential oil with a spoonful of coconut oil or hair oil, gently massage it onto your scalp, let it sit for 30 minutes, and then wash your hair in the morning.
4) Throat or Vishuddhi Chakra meditation or pranayama
Mix 2-3 drops with half a spoon of coconut, sesame, or olive oil. Gently massage the thyroid, neck, and chest, and practice pranayama along with Throat or Vishuddhi Chakra meditation for 10-15 minutes daily. It eases discomfort from thyroid issues, asthma, and wheezing.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Therapeutic Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint oil is known as “Oil of Endurance”
Peppermint has been known to humans since ancient times. Traditionally, it has been used by various cultures to treat upset stomachs, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, seasonal colds, morning sickness, respiratory infections, and even menstrual issues.
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Origin: India
Extraction: 60Kg shade dried peppermint leaves steam distilled to get 1Kg essential oil
Aromatic Profile: Fresh, cool, minty green undertone
Extensively used in: Aromatherapy, perfumes, muscular pain killers, cold & cough balms, cosmetic preparations, food and beverages flavoring, pan masala, and throat chakra meditation
Disclaimer:
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Peppermint essential oil is not recommended for children under 7 years, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers.
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Consult an aromatherapy practitioner or your physician before using essential oils.
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It is recommended to dilute essential oils before use.
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Avoid ingesting essential oils without consulting an aromatherapy practitioner or physician.
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The information provided on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended for medicinal use.