Thursday, April 17, 2014

Peppermint






Scientific name: Mentha piperita 

Ahh...  peppermint oil, one of my favorite oils!  I just love that fresh, minty aroma!  I like it even more in peppermint brownies! :-)

Diffusing peppermint oil can give you energy, and help drive away tiredness.  It can also help you clearly think, concentrate, and remember.*  Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati found that inhaling peppermint oil increases mental accuracy by 28 percent.*

Some people like to put a drop of peppermint oil in a glass of water or tea, to help digestion, relieve nausea, fight tiredness, or just enjoy the flavor.  Others find a whole drop too strong.  If you want to put essential oils in your beverages, it is recommended to always use a glass cup or bottle.


*From the Essential Oils Pocket Reference by Life Science Publishing

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