5 Different Ways To Use Peppermint Essential Oil
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Peppermint essential oil may be the most versatile essential oil in the world next to lavender. Peppermint has a cooling sensation and has a calming effect. There are so many benefits of peppermint oils, but here are some of the top 5. Peppermint essential oil gives a cooling sensation and has a calming effect on the body. Did you know peppermint is a hybrid species of spearmint and water mint (Mentha aquatica)? The essential oils are gathered by steam distillation of the fresh aerial parts of the flowering plant. So if you are looking for the natural and chemical free way of living you are going to want to try these tips once you do, you will never go back to the old way of doing things.
- Shampoo: Add about 2 or 3 drops of peppermint oil to your daily shampoo it helps to stimulate the scalp and energize your mind to kick start your day. Also helps to control dandruff.
- Anti-itch: This great combo mix peppermint and lavender essential oils about 5 drops each with a tablespoon of coconut oil for a rub. Use to soothe a rash or position ivy. It will cool and soothe right away.
- Bugs: No one likes bugs hanging around you can mix in a spray bottle ants household bugs; they don’t like the scent of peppermint. Mix about 8-10 drops of oils and mix with water say bye bye to those critters.
- Freshen Breath: What a great way to replace your mouthwash for a clean, fresh breath. Just add a drop or so of peppermint oils and brush those pearly whites.
- Tick Removal: This is a super tip. It is a natural way to help your furry friend just soak a Q-tip in a few drops of peppermint oil. Then dab a little on the tick look for the head, it’s head then remove it.
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