Oil of the Day - Peppermint

Peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint. It has a refreshing, minty scent. It is one of the most versatile essential oils. It’s uses date back to 1000 B.C. It is used for a variety of ailments including digestive complaints, sore muscles, headaches, respiratory illness, fatigue and hot flashes. Peppermint is a natural pain reliever. A must have for every household!

Ideas for Use:

1. Soak in a Peppermint and Lavender Bath Salts bath to soothe sore muscles. See recipe below.
2. Rub peppermint massage oil onto affected area to alleviate pain. See recipe below.
3. Add 5 of lavender and 5 drops of peppermint essential oil to a nasal inhaler. Open inhaler and inhale 1-3 deep breaths to alleviate headaches.
4. Use Headache Relief roll-on. Use at the onset of a headache. See recipe below.
5. Rub peppermint massage oil onto abdomen for digestive issues. See recipe below.
6. Diffuse 3-5 drops of peppermint essential oil in your environment using an essential oil diffuser.

Recipes to try:

Headache Relief Roll-on

Ingredients:

1. 1 roller bottle (10ml)
2. 6-7 drops of lavender essential oil
3. 3 drops of peppermint essential oil
4. 10ml of carrier oil of choice (jojoba, grapeseed, fractionated coconut oil etc).

Directions:

1. Fill roller bottle with carrier oil.
2. Add 6-7 drops of lavender and 3 drops of peppermint.
3. Roll blend on temples at onset of headache.

 Peppermint Massage Oil

Ingredients:

1. 15ml of carrier oil of choice (jojoba, grapeseed, fractionated coconut oil etc)
2. 3 drops of peppermint essential oil

Directions:

1. Blend carrier oil and essential oils together.
2. Massage on affected areas.

 Quick and Easy Homemade Vapour Rub

Ingredients:

1. ¼ cup of coconut oil
2. 12 drops of peppermint essential oil
3. 12 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

Directions:

1. Blend coconut oil and essential oils together.
2. Transfer to container with a tight fitting lid and store in a cool area.
3. Massage into chest, throat and back as needed.

Note: This recipe is not suitable for children under the age of 6.

Homemade Vapour Rub

Ingredients:

1. ¼ cup of shea butter
2. 12 drops of peppermint essential oil
3. 12 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

Directions:

1. In a double broiler, gently melt shea butter.
2. Once completely melted, remove from heat and stir in essential oils.
3. Transfer to container with a tight-fitting lid and store in a cool area.
4. Massage into chest, throat and back as needed.

This recipe is not suitable for children under the age of 6.