Peppermint Essential Oil

By no means do I advocate extensive internal use of any essential oil, but peppermint has been used in the culinary arts as flavoring for foods (especially sweets) for ages. And I must say, I do enjoy it!

And for non-chronic digestive issues like vomiting, gas, heartburn, diarrhea, etc., one or two drops of the oil in a glass of water will alleviate the symptoms.

I use peppermint essential oil (usually in a blend) for invigorating massages. The scent is crisp and can wake up the system. It's great for deep tissue because the cooling effect is soothing to areas that are tight.

Though it is excellent on stress and tension, I would NOT use this scent for someone who came in for just a relaxing Swedish massage.

Lots of people come in after a long day at work and want a massage to help them relax into a restful slumber. Peppermint can actually be used to keep oneself from falling asleep, so if the client is interested in just zoning out, I would most likely use another oil, like neroli or ylang ylang.

Peppermint is also one of the oils that are used in the Raindrop Technique, because it is a strong antibacterial that, as mentioned earlier, is highly stimulating to the nervous system.

The scent of peppermint is good for mental clarity, so giving a whiff to people in shot or with a hangover might help them to snap out of it a bit.

It can also be rubbed on the skin as an insect repellent.

However, care should be taken with people with sensitive skin. This oil can be a bit irritating.

Even people who have tougher skin should dilute it a bit (though I've used it in an almost undiluted form while performing Raindrop Technique on myself, the woman known for her sensitive skin, and had no adverse consequences.)