Stop a headache. Again, you'll want a little bit of carrier oil, put a drop or two of Peppermint in the carrier oil and then apply to temples (avoid eyes!), along the back of the neck, and then inhale through your cupped hands. This will stop most headaches and it also cleans out the sinuses.
Did you overdo it at the gym or just plain working around the house? Put some Peppermint into a little carrier oil and rub down those aching muscles.
Are mice getting into your pantry? Ants invading? Diffuse some Peppermint or put it on cotton balls and stuff in the corners where the mice are coming in. …show more content…
Make yourself a Peppermint tea by adding one drop of Peppermint to 1 teaspoon of honey, and then add 1/2 cup hot water. It will soothe that sore throat. CAUTION: do not consume an essential oil that is not therapeutic grade, EOBBD tested!
Do you have a fever? Add 1-2 drops of Peppermint to a bowl of cool water. Dip a cloth into it and then sponge down (avoid the eyes) and it will bring your fever …show more content…
that may be germ infested? Put a drop of Lemon essential oil in your hand and rub it around. You'll be protected from the germs that you have been exposed to.
Add a drop of Lemon to your water to purify it and remove any toxins. If you're traveling and don't know if the water is of good quality, add a drop before drinking to protect yourself. CAUTION: do not consume an essential oil that is not therapeutic grade, EOBBD tested!
Lemon is a mood elevator, diffuse it to perk up your mood and make everything around you feel clean, fresh, and bright. Excellent to diffuse in a sick room to help prevent others from getting ill and to help the person who is ill have a more cheery disposition. It's like letting the sunshine in.
Lemon helps with respiratory issues--coughs and colds. Make a tea (like the Peppermint) to help with coughs and colds.
Lemon is a citrus oil, that means that it doesn't have as long a shelf life as other oils (2-5 years) and if you apply it to skin you need to make sure that you don't expose that skin to the sun for 48 hours as it can cause discoloration. Just cover the skin with clothes and you're