uses for peppermint oil

How To Make uses for peppermint oil

• Step 1
  Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
• Step 2
  Add a drop of Peppermint oil to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn.
• Step 3
  Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on the area of injury to reduce inflammation.
• Step 4
  Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring and a preservative.
• Step 5
  Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold.
• Step 6
  Rub 4 drops of Peppermint oil on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
• Step 7
  Inhale Peppermint oil while taking a test to improve recall.
• Step 8
  Diffuse Peppermint oil in the room while studying to improve concentration and accuracy.
• Step 9
  Place two drops of Peppermint oil on the tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration.
• Step 10
  To stop hiccups, apply a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck).
• Step 11
  To relieve a headache, rub a drop of Peppermint oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (stay away from the eyes) and on the back of the neck. Works well when blended with Lavender, too!
• Step 12
  Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on the abdomen to relieve nausea.
• Step 13
  Inhale Peppermint oil before and during a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
• Step 14
  For poison ivy or poison oak, apply Peppermint oil on location neat or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil.
• Step 15
  Apply a drop of Peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.
• Step 16
  Rub several drops of Peppermint oil on the bottoms of the feet to reduce fever.
• Step 17
  If there is a cut, apply the Peppermint oil around (not on) the open wound.
• Step 18
  Apply Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area (bruised shin, hit on the foot or hand) to relieve pain.
• Step 19
  To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, place two drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests.
• Step 20
  Mix Peppermint oil in a footbath to relieve sore feet. Keep water agitated while soaking feet.
• Step 21
  Remove ticks by applying a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab and swabbing the tick. Wait for it to unhedge its head and remove from your pet.
• Step 22
  Inhale the fragrance of Peppermint oil to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
• Step 23
  Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue to stop bad breath.
• Step 24
  Rub Peppermint oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
• Step 25
  Drink a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.
• Step 26
  To kill aphids, add 4-5 drops of Peppermint oil to 4 ounces of water and spray the plants.
• Step 27
  Place a couple of drops of Peppermint oil in a cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.
• Step 28
  Mix one 15 ml. bottle of Peppermint oil into a 5 gallon can of paint to dispel the fumes.
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