Peppermint
Mentha Piperita

Plant Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves
Actual Key Constituents:
Menthol 50.80%
Menthone 13.06%
1,8-Cineole 8.57%
Limonene 4.61%
Neomenthol 2.83%
iso-Menthone 2.79%

Indications:
Anti-carcinogenic, supports digestion, expels worms, decongestant, anti-infectious, antibacterial, anti-fungal, mucolytic, stimulant, hypertensive, cardiotonic, stimulates gallbladder, pain-relieving, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory for the intestinal and urinary tract. It can heighten or restore the sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve.

Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, candida, diarrhea, digestive aid, reduces fever, food poisoning, halitosis, headaches, heartburn, hemorrhoids, hives, hot flashes, inflammation, indigestion, insect bites, menstrual irregularity, headaches, motion sickness, morning sickness, muscle aches and pains, nausea, nerve regeneration, rheumatism, sensory system, toothaches, tuberculosis, tumor growth, respiratory infections, shock, itchy skin (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis), throat infections, and varicose veins.

~ May reduce milk supply during lactation. If you feel that you must use Peppermint, you may want to consider using Fennel to compensate ~

Application
Topical: Apply topically as desired for pain (avoid tender tissues) or on bottoms of feet. May need to dilute.

Inhalation: Diffuse

Internal:  Add to water or tea. Add to food as a flavoring and preservative.

Testimonies:
1. I had a very painful, stiff neck. When the chiropractor showed me the x-ray, he said he’d never seen a neck that bad on someone my age (46). He said he’d expect a neck like that on a ninety-year-old woman. His treatments did not help, and it was just too painful for manipulation. A good friend suggested that I try Peppermint essential oil. I purchased some from a very respectable company so I was assured that it was a very high quality oil. I used it liberally, and it did bring relief. But I figured that it was just masking the pain. The chiropractor had not offered hope that I’d ever see much improvement, so I didn’t expect what happened. As the weeks of using Peppermint went by, I used it less and less. After six weeks, I realized that I hardly even thought to apply it. The pain had stopped triggering me to put it on. I had almost full range of movement back and virtually no pain after two months of use. Incidentally, I was nursing our 8th child at the time, and the excessive use of Peppermint did decrease my milk supply, but I didn't want to give this up, so I added a few drops of Fennel to each glass of water I drank, and my milk supply was more than adequate. – Linda

2. One evening I went out to move the chicken’s feed dish. Since it was dark, I didn’t see the fire ants that had invaded it. I reached down with both hands and picked up the dish. I guess hundreds of ants crawled onto my hands before they sent out the signal to attack me with their poisonous bites. When I came in, I told Linda what had happened, and she pulled Peppermint oil out of her pocket and poured it all over my hands, which brought a welcome relief from the pain. What amazed me was that after an hour, you could not even see one bite! Peppermint must have some chemical disposition to neutralize poison. It works well for mosquito bites and insect stings also. I think everyone should keep a bottle of Peppermint on hand. – Mark S.

3. As a nurse, I have access to an oxygen tester that we use on our patients. It clips on the end of a finger, and in a matter of seconds it reads your body's oxygen level. I tested myself the other day and got a reading of 94%, which is good and normal. I'd read reports about how Peppermint essential oil increases oxygen levels in our brains, so I put a drop of Peppermint on my tongue, and put the oxygen reader back on my finger. In less than a minute it read 99%.

4. At the first sign of any sinus issue, I put a few drops of pure Peppermint oil on my tongue and hold it for a few seconds. Yes, it's intense, like Altoid candy, but worth it! I then follow it with a few drops of Plague Defense. I haven't had any sinus issues, colds, etc. since! It is now April, and I usually get some kind of snotty ailment in January/February every year! This is the first year without anything!
 -L.W.

5. I've been a massage therapist for 30 years and have used essential oils for 21 of those years. Your Peppermint far exceeds Young Living's and the NOW brand of Peppermint. The menthol level is incredible - unlike any Peppermint I've ever used, and it's the freshest and cleanest in aroma as well. I use it for all sorts of things including headaches, tummy aches, sore throats, muscle pain and insect bites. I believe it breaks up lactic acid, which causes muscle pain and spasms, because I notice a marked difference when I use your Peppermint on a muscle spasm and when I don't. I so appreciate you making these high quality oils available, and if you are ever out of it, I'd rather do without than to purchase elsewhere.  - T.S.

6. I had poison ivy on my legs and tried NOW brand Peppermint in hopes to reduce the itchy rash. It did nothing for the itch or the spread of the rash. My sister offered for me to try her HEO Peppermint, and the itching stopped. By the next day, the rash was drying up. There's no comparison in the quality of these two brands.

7. I love the Peppermint that we just ordered. It is the most amazing Peppermint I have ever smelled. Thank you for providing quality oils at such a resonable price. Your ministry is a blessing to many. - R. S.

Heritage Essential Oil blends with Peppermint:
Arctic Ice
Breath Fresh
Digestion Support
Dr. Hull's Mental Stimulation
Energize
Fire Power
Focus
Fungal Spray
Headache Relief
Hemorrhoid Care
Itchy Rash Spray
Lung Healing
Master
Migraine for Children
Migraine Relief
Mom's Remedy
Muscle Relax
Nerve Pain
Neuropathy
Pain Arrest
Pain Patrol
Pain-X
Renew
Regeneration for Bones and Joints
Respiratory Relief
Ringworm B Gone
Sablo
Tendon Ease

Safety:
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.