PROPERTIES:

ANTI-EMETIC (ANTINAUSEOUS), Aromatic, CARMINATIVE, Deodorant, Sialogogue, Stimulant and Stomachic

SYSTEMS AFFECTED:

Brain, Digestive System, Intestinal System, Large Intestines, Mucus Membranes and STOMACH

CONDITIONS:

Acid Indigestion, Apathy, BELCHING, Burns and Scalds, Cold Sores, COLIC (CHILDREN), CONCENTRATION (POOR), Confusion, Corns, Cysts, Dementia, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Dysentery, Dysmenorrhea, Energy (lack of), FEVER, Fungal Infections, GAS AND BLOATING, GASTRITIS, HALITOSIS, Herpes, Hot Flashes, Hypochondria, Hysteria, Impetigo, INDIGESTION, INFLUENZA, Insects, Memory and Brain function, Menopause, Morning Sickness, MOTION SICKNESS, Mumps, NAUSEA AND VOMITING, Rheumatic Fever, Shock, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, THINKING (CLOUDY) and Ulcers

Apply peppermint essential oil full strength externally as a mild stimulant or antiseptic for healing minor injuries, bites and stings. Put 1 or 2 drops in a cup of water and sip slowly to relieve gas, heartburn and indigestion. A drop can also be placed on the bottom of the thumb and sucked on or placed on he back of the tongue with the finger. Inhaling the oil helps promote mental alertness for study, late night driving, etc. It also relieves muscle spasms. Peppermint leaf is best used as soothing tea for digestive and nervous system problems.

WARNINGS:

Undiluted oil can cause skin irritation if used excessively. Do not use orally for kids under six years. For young children, make a tea of peppermint leaves and sweeten. Do not use externally in high concentrations.