Good morning! This week we are going to be talking about all things minty and fresh! Not feeling overly alert this early in the morning, grab your bottle of peppermint and take a deep inhale to feel more energized! Peppermint is also great for helping soothe headaches, hangovers, upset stomaches, and bad breath. It is also great for helping with respiratory congestion.
The great thing about this oil is it also has so many uses. Peppermint can be used as an anti-inflammatory, it can be used for both its cooling and warming properties, and it can be used for its stimulating and energizing properties.
Like usual, lets start off the week with some information from doTERRA about their peppermint oil and some of their recommended ways to use it.
Onto the next popular question, where does doTERRA peppermint oil come from? As you are probably well aware of now, doTERRA sources most of their oils through their co-impact sourcing initiative. Check out this video on how doTERRA sources their peppermint oil, and the farm and family that produces it.
Not going to lie, before watching that video I had NO IDEA how peppermint was harvested. Or that it was harvested similar to hay. I can only imagine how amazing it would smell around that farm.
Okay, so what are some of my favourite uses for peppermint.
- Rub 1-2 drops on the back of neck and temples (try diluting with coconut oil and rolling on) to help relieve headaches.
- Mix peppermint with lemon for a refreshing mouth rinse.
- Put 1-2 drops of peppermint oil in a veggie capsule to help alleviate an upset stomach. *
- Rub 1-2 drops in palms of hands and inhale deeply to help energize the body.
- Mixed into a salve to help relieve respiratory tension. *
- Mix into your favourite smoothie recipe for a refreshing twist.
- Naturally repels bugs and pests.
- Spray on the back of neck for a nice cooling sensation.
- Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing. *
So who’s excited to learn some fun ways to use peppermint this week?
Kelsea
*These statements have not been validated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease.
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