Breathe Easy. There’s an oil for that!
We know that through the process of photosynthesis, plants use the energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen. The plant uses the sugar for food, and it releases the oxygen into the atmosphere—good for us, right!?
This process take space in the leaves of the plant. “Look closely at…any leaf (or, for that matter, the surface of any green plant, even a blade of grass) with a magnifying glass. You’ll find little breathing tubes called stomata. That’s “mouth” in Greek, because, like mouths, they’re openings that allow outside air in. I think of them more like lungs, often with squeezable openings. That’s where the carbon dioxide gets in and the oxygen slips out.” ~Robert Krulwish, The Earth Has Lungs. Watch Them Breathe, National Geographic, March 2016.
Look at this picture and you can clearly see a resemblance between the structure of the branches and leaves and the structure of our lungs! Pretty cool, eh?
So, it should not surprise you that essential oils made from the leaves of a plant help to support our respiratory system. Simply breathe in Eucalyptus, Wintergreen, Peppermint, or Rosemary essential oils to feel invigorated, as oxygen floods your airways!
Peppermint essential oil is well known and extremely versatile! Let’s explore the multitude of uses with this crowd pleaser!
Health Benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil
• Easy breathing is as simple as taking the cap off and inhaling in the vapors of your Peppermint essential oil.
• Dilute and apply Peppermint topically to the chest to support clear breathing.*
• For a humidifying experience, add a drop of Peppermint oil to a steaming cup of hot water and inhale deeply for a few minutes.*
• I love to combine with a drop of Lemon and Black Pepper essential oils as a natural way to safeguard against seasonal and environmental threats. Add a few drops to your diffuser to blanket the room with protection!*
• Are you open to using essential oils internally? When ingested, Peppermint essential oil promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing.*
• Place a drop on your thumb and apply your thumb to the roof of your mouth! This will quickly open your sinuses and leave you feeling more alert too!
• Did you know that Peppermint can also act as an appetite suppressant? I love to put a drop under my tongue to reduce snacking before a meal.
• You can also inhale after a meal to trigger the brain to tell you that you are finished eating.* This really works!!
• And that drop under your tongue is also a fantastic way to freshen your breath…naturally!
• Peppermint oil also helps alleviate occasional stomach upset. You can also apply to the abdomen or add to tea to promote digestive comfort.*
Novel Ways to Enjoy the Gifts of Peppermint Essential Oil
• This invigorating aroma is great to flavor foods like ice cream, juice drinks, and more. Add a drop of peppermint essential oil to your favorite smoothie recipe for a refreshing twist. I also highly recommend adding a drop or two to your favorite brownie recipe! Yummy!
• Place one drop of Peppermint essential oil in the palm of hand with one drop of each Wild Orange and Frankincense oil. Breathe in deeply for a mid-day pick-me-up.
• Diffuse this stimulating aroma in your home or car to freshen the air.
• Combine two drops of each Lavender and Peppermint; apply topically to quickly relieve itchy skin.
• Peppermint is cooling to the skin. Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and spray your skin:
o to bring cooling relief while outside on a hot summer day
o after a day in the sun
o before/after exercise to promote a good workout
o anytime your body feels hot and/ or flashy
Gardening & Outdoor Protection
• Did you know this oil naturally repel insects too? Peppermint can help to deter mice, ants, and other unwanted pests. Sprinkle Peppermint at the point of entry, or place cotton balls with a drop of Peppermint on them.
• You can keep gardens or houseplants free from pests. Simply spray plants with Peppermint in a bottle of distilled water.
• Peppermint is an effective way to keep tiny guests off you when outdoors. Apply topically to exposed areas or on clothing. Did a sneaky one come home with you? Put a drop of Peppermint essential oil on a Q-tip and touch it to the protruding rear of this unwanted guest!
What other therapeutic benefits does Peppermint offer?
• The discomfort we feel after standing for extended periods or wearing uncomfortable shoes has an easy remedy! Apply a few drops to the soles of the feet and massage gently!
• This can help with other occasional aches and pains too! Apply topically to the back of your neck or on the temples when your head is pounding!
• Enjoy the relief you’ll feel when you massage this oil on tired, overworked muscles.
• Apply to your wrists and navel for motion sickness.*
• Diffuse while studying. Inhale the aroma for improved memory recall.*
Did You Know?
When taken internally, Peppermint essential oil has clinically demonstrated its ability to help ease and relax gastrointestinal muscles and to calm both the stomach and intestinal tract.*
Not all essential oils are created equal! Be an educated consumer and use only the best essential oils for your family!
I often reach for Peppermint essential oil to promote digestive health and clear breathing. What will YOU reach for when you need these things?
Make sure you have quality essential oils at your fingertips so you can enjoy these versatile benefits too!
I love having essential oils in my home! I BREATHE EASY knowing I have powerful tools at my fingertips to be ready for anything! I hope you will soon discover the profound, lifechanging experiences possible with essential oils in your home, too!
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These therapeutic benefits are available to you and me when the underlying chemistry is 1.) present in the bottle, and 2.) is natural, pure, and potent. Synthetic and/or other unnatural compounds often don’t deliver the same therapeutic outcomes.
