Peppermint essential oil has an intense, distinctive aroma. It also provides a cooling sensation when used topically, and even a very small amount of the oil can pack quite a punch. The oil, as well as the peppermint plant, contains high amounts of menthol and menthone, which are compounds that have antiseptic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral effects. Thus, peppermint oil can help treat a variety of health issues. Since peppermint essential oil is quite strong, you only need a little to enjoy its full effects. This means, of course, that you need to be careful in using it to make sure that you don’t experience side effects.

How to use Peppermint Essential Oil

For:

• Stomach issues- Mix about 2-3 drops in carrier oil and massage the stomach area.
• Headaches and pains- you can take whiffs of this oil directly from the bottle. Apply 2-3 drops of the oil on the forehead, temples and back of the neck. Or simply just mix 2-3 drops in carrier oil and massage the region that aches.
• Sinus and congestion- Add 5 drops of peppermint in to a diffuser or apply 2–3 drops to your temples, chest and back of neck.
• Skin- Mix in 2-3 drops of oil in a carrier oil such as almond oil and apply on to the skin. Or combine 2-3 drops of peppermint oil with equal parts of lavender oil and apply onto the affected area.
• Hair- Mix in 3-4 drops of oil in a carrier oil such as jojoba, coconut or almond oil and massage on to the scalp for 30 minutes before you shower or simply massage in 2-3 drops of oil in to the scalp after you shower your hair.
• Nausea- Add 5 drops of peppermint in to a diffuser or simply inhale the essential oil straight from the bottle when feeling sick.

Caution:Avoid sunlight and sunbeds for at least 12 hours after use on the skin