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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 Put a drop of Peppermint essential oil on
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.
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• 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?
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