Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and is great for energizing and cooling the body. It promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing as well as relieving occasional digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and indigestion.
How we use it:
1. Cool It–peppermint is very effective at cooling the body from fevers, hot flashes, over-exertion, or hot weather. Apply a few drops to forehead, back of neck, lower spine and/or bottom of feet.
2. Energize Me–breathing in peppermint opens up the airways and leads to increased energy. Great when you’re hitting that afternoon lull.
3. Cold Sores–apply a couple of drops to area at first sign of a cold sore. Reapply frequently throughout the day.
4. Pest Away–as much as my family loves peppermint oil, apparently pests don’t agree. Mice, ants and spiders all hate the stuff and it is even effective in keeping bugs off your garden vegetable plants. To get the job done right I recommend this glass spray bottle.
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We love lemon oil! Thanks for sharing!
Your welcome Lauren. Lemon oil is the bomb!
–Leah
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So glad I found your blog from the Sits Sharefest! I am brand new to Young Living essential oils. It’s easy to get overwhelmed as a newbie trying to learn what each is for and all the possible combos. I’m an artist and want to come up with some cute printable EO recipe cards, so I’ll be trying some of these recipes to find my favorites! Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Eva Marie–thanks for stopping by and congratulations on starting this amazing EO journey. Don’t get overwhelmed, you’ll be a pro in no time. Let me know if you have any questions and I would love to see your printables when you’re done. You’re work and your website is awesome! Have a great day. 🙂
–Leah