Peppermint is best used as an essential oil since it is 50-70 times more concentrated when distilled for potency, purity, and efficacy than the herb itself and this way you can get more health benefits out of it, it is easier to use, it is affordable and you have it at your fingertips at your convenience.
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Peppermint Essential Oil is one of the Top Two used Essential Oils in the North America along with Lavender Essential Oil.
Essential oil is an extract from plants, it is a naturally occurring volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, stems, roots, flowers, bark and other parts of the plants.
Antispasmodic
Cooling
Invigorating
Stimulanting
Warming
Expectorant
Analgesic
Supports Respiratory System
Bad Breath
Supports Digestive Discomfort
Headaches
Energyzing
Promotes Clear Breathing
Internally - In a veggie capsule which doTERRA provides, 1 drop of EO ina glass of water or tea, used in food, 1 drop underneath your tongue, or on top of the roof of your mouth.
When I mention taking the oils internally, I strongly and only talk about the doTERRA essential oils, since these are the purest, most potent and safest oils in the market, so please do your research before buying any oils from the store or market if you want to get the benefits you are looking for from these oils.
Aromatically - Diffusing, breathing it in by taking a big, deep breath, or using it in a spray bottle.
Topically - Apply 1-2 drops directly on the area of concern (if you have sensitive skin, dillute the oil with coconut or olive oil), add 5 drops to Epsom salt bath for relaxing, soothing and cooling your body, apply 1-2 drops for a soothing massage along with Lavender essential oil.
It is very important to do your own research of which essential oils are the purest and safest to use, since the number one mistake people make with essential oils is that they think they are ALL the same and have the same benefits, when in fact 80% of the oils in the market right now are not what they say they are and can be actually more harmful than helpful.
I use doTERRA essential oils because I know these are Safe, Effective, Powerful, 100% Pure, Potent and Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Oils, which is the highest standard of testing in the world, and no one has been able to duplicate that. So when I use these oils, I know I am getting ALL the Benefits these oils provide.
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