April Oil of the Month - Peppermint

Energy, vitality, and fitness - things we all want right? We want healthy, strong bodies, minds and spirits, which is why we are committed to using our favorite Young Living oils and products consistently and frequently!! And peppermint essential oil is definitely one of our most used for this purpose!!!

Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in April! My goal is to use up an entire bottle for my personal use!

PEPPERMINT AT A GLANCE

• Cools fatigued muscles after physical activity
• Produces a focused environment when diffused
• Provides a refreshing experience when mixed with your favorite shampoo or when applied to skin after a warm day in the sun
• Creates an invigorating and refreshing experience when inhaled

KEY CONSTITUENTS

• Menthol
• Menthone
• Menthofuran
• 1.8-Cineole (Eucalyptol)
• Isomenthone
• Neomenthol
• Menthyl acetate

PEPPERMINT & EMOTIONS Peppermint oil also has strong emotional benefits! The bright, crisp aroma is wonderful to inhale to soothe anxious feelings, uplift the spirits, and calm racing thoughts and restlessness. When we inhale oils, the area of our brain dealing with memory and mood is affected, so diffusing or applying peppermint oil can help us tremendously. It's wonderful paired with citrus oils for a vibrant, uplifting aroma!

PEPPERMINT & RAINDROP

• Peppermint is one of the key essential oils used in the Raindrop massage technique and is also a component of the oil blends used in this technique!
• Raindrop Roll-on:
  • 10 drops each Oregano, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress Thyme, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Aroma Seiz
  • 1-2 pumps OrthoEase
  • Fill with carrier oil. Apply over the lymph nodes, along the spine, on the bottom of the feed as needed. Use frequently and consistently!
• Raindrop Detox Bath:
  • 6 cups Epsom salts
  • 10 drops of each: Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Wintergreen, Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, White Angelica, Aroma Siez
  • Combine epsom salts and essential oils in a glass jar and mix well. When you are ready for a soak, add 1-2 cups of the mixture to a warm bath, and relax for at least 30 minutes.

DAILY HABITS WITH PEPPERMINT

• Add a drop or two to the back of the neck to support alertness and focus! Also diffuse during school, homework or work time.
• Add peppermint to an epsom salt bath and/or use for a post-workout massage to ease and support tired muscles.
• Make a Tension Roll-on. Give tired, tense, or sore muscles some love! One great thing about peppermint is that it actually helps support our muscles and tendons through the strain versus simply making the skin tingle like conventional pain creams! In a 10mL roller bottle add:
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Panaway
  • 10 drops Copaiba
  • 5 drops Oregano or Marjoram
  • Top with carrier. Apply frequently and consistently! Avoid getting too close to the eyes. If you get it in your eyes, rub with coconut oil or other carrier.
• Make a Digest Roll-on. Throughout history peppermint has been used to calm and soothe digestive needs, so adding it to your digestive blends makes sense! There's a reason all the items on the GI aisle at the drugstore are peppermint-flavored. In a 10 mL roller bottle add:
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • 10 drops Digize
  • Top off with carrier oil. Apply over the abdomen as needed!
• Add a few drops to dryer balls for the fresh smelling laundry!
• Apply with coconut oil to the chest and back to support the airways. This is wonderful before lying down at bedtime. You can also add Lemon, Lavender, RC or Raven!
• Add a drop directly to the belly button to lower body temperature when needed.

DIFFUSE:

• Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the refreshing scent of peppermint this month!!
  • Seasons Change: 3 Peppermint + 3 Lemon + 3 Lavender + 3 Tea Tree
  • Sugar Cookie: 4 drops Peppermint + 5 drops Stress Away
  • Tension Melter: 3 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Frankincense
  • Joyful Morning: 4 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Joy

ALSO FOUND IN:

• Aroma Siez essential oil blend
• Clarity essential oil blend
• DiGize essential oil blend
• M-Grain essential oil blend
• PanAway essential oil blend
• R.C. essential oil blend
• Ortho Sport Massage Oil

Will you join us in using Peppermint oil daily to support our health and cultivate energy and vitality!! Let's create great daily habits that support our overall health!