| p>Whether you use aromatherapy as a stand alone | | | | May be used to ease a variety of skin irritations, |
| or as a complementary first aid treatment there are | | | | including Poison Oak and Poison Ivy. Add a drop or |
| several aromatic oils I'd like to recommend you have | | | | two to your favorite anti-itch lotion or ointment |
| in your aromatic first aid kit. | | | | when treating insect bites and stings. |
| My recommendations include important details for | | | | Use as a food flavoring in recipes that call for mint, |
| you to consider when purchasing an oil, such as its | | | | or add a drop to your favorite cooling summer drink |
| Latin Name, Country of Origin, Method of Extraction | | | | and enjoy a refreshing break in your day! |
| and Part of the Plant Used. I also list the best oils to | | | | Try a synergistic blend of Peppermint with any of |
| consider when creating a synergistic blend. | | | | the following aromatic oils: Basil, Black Pepper, Ginger, |
| PEPPERMINT ( Mentha piperita ) - Certified Organic, | | | | Orange, Marjoram and Rosemary. |
| Steam Distilled Leaf, England and USA have | | | | CAUTION: Although excellent for nausea, peppermint |
| wonderful distillations. | | | | should be avoided during pregnancy due to its |
| Peppermint is a fluid, colorless oil with a fresh, | | | | stimulating properties. Peppermint cools by |
| distinctly penetrating scent. | | | | constricting your blood capillaries therefore please use |
| Keywords: COOL & REFRESHING - Peppermint | | | | in extremely weak dilutions. Peppermint Oil may |
| acts as a regulator and has a relaxing or invigorating | | | | aggravate GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), |
| effect depending on the circumstance for which you | | | | a type of heart burn. |
| are using it. | | | | Please join me for my next article in this series to |
| A good blood cleanser it is both antiseptic and | | | | learn about the next essential oil I recommend you |
| antibacterial! | | | | have in your Aromatherapy Essential Oil Kit - |
| Peppermint is well known for relieving migraine type | | | | Anti-fungal and Anti-bacterial Oil. |
| headache, as well as headache resulting from weak | | | | Properly administered essential oils are a natural, safe |
| or poor digestive forces, congestion or sluggish | | | | and effective way to enhance your health and |
| circulation. | | | | well-being and can produce satisfying results where |
| It is also known to relieve nausea from motion | | | | other methods have failed. |
| sickness. | | | | Aromatherapy is a gentle and noninvasive |
| As well as being helpful for treating acne, swollen | | | | complementary and alternative health care system |
| gums, mouth thrush, or ulcers and toothache. | | | | used for balancing and synchronizing your body, mind, |
| Soak your tired feet in a foot bath with a drop or | | | | spirit and emotions to enhance your health. Please |
| two of Peppermint (disperse oil in water by blending | | | | consult with your physician regarding your health |
| first with a teaspoon of honey or jojoba oil before | | | | concerns. |
| adding to your foot bath) to relieve tired, swollen | | | | KG has utilized essential oils in her energy medicine |
| ankles and feet. | | | | practice for more than 30 years. During that time she |
| Peppermint relieves congested sinus cavities, aids | | | | has facilitated healing for thousands of people |
| concentration and is good for memory retention, | | | | suffering from personal trauma, illness and injury. |
| restorative for mental fatigue, use alone or in a blend | | | | Through her unique AromaTest(TM) system KG |
| when studying for an exam. | | | | formulates essential oil blends that heal. |
| Known to clears brain fog when fatigued Peppermint | | | | Please note: There are many cheap, synthetic copies |
| is great for keeping alert! | | | | of aromatic oils, but these are not recommended for |
| An analgesic or pain reliever use Peppermint for | | | | therapeutic use. For best results purchase the highest |
| relieving tummy aches, or sore, achy muscles and | | | | quality oils you can possibly find. Use organic, or |
| joints. | | | | ethically wild crafted oils whenever possible. |