Why I use Peppermint Essential Oil
Penny LeClair
The very first oil that I was introduced to over 11 yrs ago was Peppermint. I was at a friend’s house, and I was dealing with a terrible cold, congestion and headache. I decided to stop and visit her on my way to my job, at that time I was nail specialist in a salon working with toxic, damaging chemicals on a daily basis. My friend Kathryn, said to me, here try this, and gave me a bottle of peppermint, I laughed at her and said are you crazy? I had been receiving emails from another friend for months talking to me about essential oils, toxic chemicals, and my health and I just kept deleting them, SHE WAS CRAZY and now SO WAS MY FRIEND! UGHHH, seriously what was wrong with these people and their snake oils anyway?
Needless to say, I gave in after a convincing presentation and quite honestly, I was so desperate I would try anything at that point to feel better. She had me take a drop of peppermint by mouth, and within 2 minutes, I could breathe, the congestion cleared up and my headache disappeared. That one drop of Peppermint was the start to an amazing relationship with Young Living, and still is one of my all time favorites. My life has been total transformed with Young Living Essential oils, I have spent the last 11 years, researching, learning and healing on all levels with the use of Young Living.
Young Living therapeutic Peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil is steam distilled from the stem, leaves and flower buds. It has a strong, clean, fresh, minty aroma. Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion; it may also restore digestive efficiency. Purifying and stimulating to the conscious mind – Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati found that inhaling peppermint oil increased the mental accuracy by 28 percent.
Peppermint has its roots in the Bible too. Several species of Mint grew wild throughout the Holy Land. Today we mainly know mint as Peppermint or Spearmint. Mint was known to be a treasured aromatic herb in biblical days. It was used as medicines as well as flavorings to the Hebrews, Greeks and Romans. Some Bible experts say that peppermint was among the “bitter herbs: of Exodus 12:8 and Numbers 9:11. Peppermint was added to milk to prevent spoilage and served as a digestion aid after a meal. It was also suggested in biblical times to be hung in sick rooms to speed healing. It was taken straight or added to food as a treatment for menstrual cramps, motion and morning sickness, colds, flu, headaches, heartburn and headaches.
Today Peppermint is used for many health issues bringing relief fast and continuous. This is one Essential Oil that I carry with me at all times. I have used it for headaches, sinus issues, colds, pain, alertness, infections, digestion and fevers. Peppermint is amazing.
Peppermint Medical Properties:
Anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, antiparasitic (worms), antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, gallbladder/ digestive stimulant, pain-relieving, pain-reliever, curbs appetite.
Today’s Peppermint Uses:
Rheumatism/arthritis, respiratory infections (pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc), obesity, viral infections (Herpes simplex, herpes zoster, cold sores, human papilloma virus etc.), fungal infections/Candida, digestive problems, headaches, nausea, skin conditions (itchy skin, varicose veins, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis), scoliosis/lumbago/back problems.
Get your bottle of Peppermint today and enjoy amazing biblical health.
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Peppermint oil is definitely one of my most favorite oils. I also never leave my home without it; I love to have a few drops in my water, it is so refreshing!!
Lol… what a transformation you went through from “snake oil” to a distributor! I love peppermint oil the best, too, and Young Living has the best quality. When my granddaughter has a tummy ache I put a drop on her tummy and she feels better right away. I’ve rubbed it on people with sore muscles and migraines and within minutes they are feeling a whole lot better! Every home should have a bottle
Yea!!! Peppermint!! Love this oil! …and I use it almost daily!
I am missing my peppermint!! I just ran out and actually got a drop of my mom’s just for tonight since I felt a little weird in one sinus cavity. I’m drinking it right now
My daughter has a neat story about it helping a bad cough. I rubbed it on her chest, as well as Thieves and Frankincense on her feet. It took just 2-3 applications, and she was doing MUCH better. I LOVE this stuff!