Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil

Research shows that inhaling peppermint essential oil helps trigger a sense of fullness after meals, enhances your sense of taste and smell, and improves concentration and mental activity. Applied topically, peppermint oil leaves a soothing, cooling sensation that can alleviate pain.

Add a drop to herbal tea to help aid in digestion.*

Inhale before and during a workout to help boost your mood and reduce fatigue.

Massage several drops on your abdomen, place a drop on the tip of the tongue or wrists, or inhale to soothe minor stomach discomfort associated with travel.*

Rub 1 drop on your temples, forehead, over the sinuses (avoid contact with eyes), and on the back of the neck to help soothe head pressure.

Place 2 drops on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness.

Diffuse for energy and mental clarity.

Combine with lavender oil for a soothing and invigorating body, neck, or foot massage.

Apply to the back of the neck and shoulders repeatedly to keep energy levels up during the day.

Massage 2–3 drops onto the chest or drop into a humidifier to ease discomfort associated with winter and to support normal breathing.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.