cool(ing) (Peppermint)

Member Name: freespirit73

Product:	Peppermint
Date:	17/11/00 (19 review reads)
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Advantages: helps lots of troubles

Disadvantages: makes sensitive skin feel "frozen"

Peppermint is the oil that I have been using for the longest. I bought this before any other essential oils, mainly because I think it is the most useful.
I mainly use the oil for headaches and nausea, and quite often when I suffer from stomach upsets. I really couldn't do without it. Mint Tic Tacs are a life saver too, you can really taste the strong peppermint taste and it helps any queasy feeling.
Peppermint will refresh, revive and cool. Relax your muscles and help return your digestive system to normal.
I find that I can use the essential oil neat on my skin, but not anywhere near my eyes or mouth, or even nose, of course. If you dilute it with some olive oil it's great to gently rub on your belly in a clockwise direction. Really helps sooth you.
If I have a migraine I manage to put some neat oil on my temples without any problems of sensitivity.
If someone has a cold you can burn some peppermint and tea tree and eucalyptus in an oil burner. It helps to kill germs and freshen the air.
Although peppermint seems like one of the more common scents and tastes around, it's worth it's weight in gold!

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