This is the second in a series of highlighting doTERRA essential oils you can cook with together with a whole host of other uses and therapeutic benefits.Peppermint essential oils is one of my favourites! Apart from making a mean choc-mint anything it has some incredible therapeutic & practical benefits too. The benefits of peppermint oil come mostly fromMenthol, Menthone, 1,8-Cineolewhich comes from the leaf. A high menthol content—like that found in the doTERRA Peppermint essential oil—distinguishes the best quality Peppermint from other products.
If you are interested in where and how doTERRA’s peppermint essential oil is harvested, check out this little video:
BENEFITS OF PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL 
- refreshing
- energising – put a drop in your hand (with a drop of Wild Orange oil is nice too), rub yours hands together, cup them over your nose and breath them in
- promotes a positive mood
- enhances flavours in food – sweet and savoury
- supports healthy respiratory function
- promotes fresh breath
- rejuvenates the skin
- may relieve tension
- helps reduce stress
- promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing*
- promotes digestive health*
- helps reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion*
- promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing*
- repels bugs naturally
- soothing in a massage (with lavender) or to rub on muscles post workout
- may help with hair growth (check out this article)
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
USES OF PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL
Ways to cook with it:
- add drops to your water bottle, shake and sip throughout the day
- dip a toothpick into the essential oil and then put the toothpick into a cup of hot water to make a peppermint tea (a whole drop is too much! As 1 drop = 28 cups of peppermint tea)
- make choc-mint bliss balls
- try this Healthy Choc-mint slice
- Choc-Mint Popsicles
- add a drop to a green smoothie – it really add a burst of freshness
Non-edible uses:
- add to a spray bottle of water to get rid of ants/repel bugs – spray in affected areas eg around windows and doors
- diffuse to create an uplifting mood in the house – blends beautifully with Wild Orange and Frankincense essential oils
- use in homemade candles, soaps and skin care (also great in shampoos)
- diffuse when your energy levels are low and you need a natural pick-me-up
- inhale for a non-stimulant, invigorating pick-me-up on long drives
- use in a cold compress to cool the body down
- apply topically to relieve feelings of tension eg on the temples/at the back of your neck
- apply to scalp & hair to help with healthy hair growth. For more info check out this article.
Caution
- avoid getting peppermint oil in your eyes!! If you do put a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil or even olive oil in your eye to dilute it, not water.
- avoid peppermint oil when breastfeeding as it may affect your milk supply.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
For more ideas and information about research into the benefits of peppermint oil, check out this article from Dr Josh Axe or this one from doTERRA
WANT TO GET STARTED WITH ESSENTIAL OILS?
To buy Annabel’s top 6 essential oils for cooking as a personalised kit of oils, please contact me directly by email, annabel@whatannabelcooks.com. They can be purchased as a personalised kit retail at AU$243.34 + shipping or wholesale for AU$217.50 + shipping (including wholesale membership worth $35 and then you can buy every other doTERRA oil/product at wholesale prices). doTERRA essential oils can be purchased from most parts of the world, contact me for more info.
If you want to mix and match to suit your cooking needs, please ask me to quote on a personalised package for you.
The peppermint essential oil is also in several of the doTERRA starter kits which already includes the $35 membership fee making them fabulous value. If you aren’t sure what will best suit your needs, please get in touch with me, I’m happy to help get you started in whichever way best suits you.
* If you buy doTERRA essential oils either retail or wholesale through me, I receive a commission. Thanks for your support, it’s very much appreciated.
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