Uses
- Diffuse or place a drop of peppermint oil in the palm of the hand and inhale
- Massage into your neck and shoulders for a refreshing aroma.
- Add a drop to your shampoo or conditioner for a stimulating scalp massage.
- Add a drop of Peppermint essential oil to a favorite recipe.
Therapeutic
- Used in aromatherapy as a nervine and calmative.
- Used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds and coughs.
- Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve nausea and vomiting.
- Used in aromatherapy as a carminative and antispasmodic to relieve symptoms of digestive discomfort.
- Used in aromatherapy to help relieve joint and muscle pain associated with sprains, strains, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Directions for Use
Diffusion: Add three to four drops to the diffuser of your choice.
Aromatic: Apply 1 to 6 drops of essential oil undiluted on a tissue and breathe slowly up to 3 times a day.
Oral: Add 2 or more drops of oil to water, on a lump of sugar or to a doTERRA Veggie Cap. Maximum 16 drops per day.
Topical: Dilute 1 drop with 5 ml of the doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply on your skin up to 3 times a day or use during a massage once a day. Rub or massage into skin until solution vanishes. Do not use essential oil undiluted.
Cautions
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have epilepsy, asthma, anaemia, gallstones, hiatus hernia or gastroesophageal reflux, or if symptoms persist or worsen. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding do not use this product. Avoid exposure of applied areas to the sun. Some people may experience gastroesophageal reflux. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy), nausea, dizziness or headache have been known to occur, in which case, discontinue use. If you have broken, irritated, or sensitive skin, do not use this product. For occasional use only.