Saturday, October 19, 2013

The wonders of Peppermint oil!


Known as a digestive stimulant, decongestant, and muscle relaxant, Peppermint oil is one of the most versatile of essential oils to be incorporated in your daily life. One drop of Young Living's therapeutic grade Peppermint Oil is equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea! This is one of the reasons that makes Peppermint Oil so popular! It is highly concentrated and extremely powerful and effective.

 Studies have shown that inhaling peppermint oil increases mental accuracy. It is a powerful pick-me-up and improves clarity. This is a refreshing oil to diffuse in the morning or place 1 drop in a cup of a hot tea. 


Some of the things that Peppermint is best known for helping are stomach aches, nausea, fever, and headaches. For digestive complaints, we usually drink 1 to 2 drops of Peppermint in a tall glass of water, as well as dilute several drops with some Coconut or Olive oil and rub it gently over our stomach. I find it incredibly calming when I am experiencing something uncomfortable like nausea or digestive pain. It is also known for helping with certain headaches by diluting with Coconut or Olive oil (one drop of Peppermint to 4 drops of carrier oil of choice) and rubbing over your left and right temples, over sinuses (away from the eyes),behind the neck and at the base, and the crown of the head. Sometimes, drinking a drop of this oil in a glass of water also helps ease headache discomforts.

For fever, you can dilute this oil with a carrier oil and rub it on the bottoms of feet and over chest and back. 


It can also be uses to deter rodents, ants, and cockroaches by placing a couple drops of Peppermint on a cotton ball and putting the cotton ball at entry points for these pests. 


For arthritis and tendinitis pain, mix 4 drops of Peppermint in a teaspoon of carrier oil and rub on the joints of discomfort.



Peppermint oil is also helpful for bad breath and dental health. You can create your own mouth wash with distilled or purified water in a 32 oz glass bottle and 15 drops of Peppermint oil. This is something I love doing in my home because I never liked those store bought mouth wash blends. They didn't leave a natural taste in my mouth the way that this homemade mouthwash with Peppermint does.


It also can be uses to relieve sore feet by mixing 5 drops of Peppermint oil in a 1/2 cups of dead sea salts or epsom salts and placing them in a foot-bath. 


 You can use Young Living essential oil as flavoring in baking, cooking, and in drinks. 

Remember, purity is everything. I only recommend that one take Peppermint internally if it is from Young Living. Many essential oils are on the market today are adulterated and cut with solvents and synthetics. Young Living carefully monitors their essential oil process from the moment they plant the seed, to the harvesting, distillery, the lab, and to the moment it is sealed and packaged for shipping. Their integrity in essential oil quality is out-matched in the industry.

For a complete list of Peppermint oil uses, refer to the list of 29 uses below. 

Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil Uses:

  1. Add a drop of peppermint essential oil to herbal tea to help aid normal digestion and to relieve heartburn.
  2. Massage several drops of peppermint essential oil on the abdomen, place a drop on wrists, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel.
  3. Rub one drop of peppermint essential oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure/headache.
  4. Place 2 drops of peppermint essential oil on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness.
  5. Apply peppermint essential oil to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up.
  6. Inhale peppermint essential oil, apply topically to your temples or neck, or put a drop on your tongue or in water to jump-start your morning routine. Excellent to do prior to working out!
  7. Diffuse or inhale peppermint essential oil mid-morning to curb the desire to snack.
  8. Inhale peppermint essential oil or rub a drop on to your abdomen to soothe minor stomach discomfort.
  9. Rub 4-6 drops of Peppermint oil in the palm and rub over the stomach and around the naval to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
  10. Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on an area of injury or chronic inflammation.
  11. Apply Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area (not broken skin) to relieve pain. If there is a cut, apply the Peppermint oil around but not on the open wound.
  12. Rub several drops of Peppermint oil on the bottoms of the feet to reduce fever.
  13. Apply a drop of Peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.
  14. For poison ivy or poison oak, apply Peppermint oil on location neat or dilute with V-6 vegetable mixing oil.
  15. Inhale Peppermint oil before and during a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
  16. To stop hiccups, apply a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck).
  17. Diffuse Peppermint oil in the room while studying to improve concentration and accuracy. Inhale Peppermint oil while taking a test to improve recall.
  18. Rub 4 drops of Peppermint oil on the chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
  19. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold.
  20. Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring (many love to use it in recipes with chocolate).
  21. To deter rodents, ants or cockroaches, place two drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests.
  22. Mix a 15 ml. bottle of Peppermint oil into a 5 gallon can of paint to dispel the fumes.
  23. Place a drop of Peppermint oil in a cup of coffee to create your own peppermint mocha.
  24. Add 4-5 drops of Peppermint oil to 4 oz. of water and spray plants to kill aphids.
  25. Drink a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.
  26. Rub Peppermint oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
  27. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue to stop bad breath.
  28. Remove tick by applying a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab and swabbing the tick. Wait for it to withdraw its head from the skin and remove it.
  29. Mix Peppermint oil in a foot bath to relieve sore feet.

To get started, I recommend the Premium Starter Kit, which includes 10 of Young Living's most popular blends and single oils, a Home Diffuser, essential oil samples for sharing, 2 Ningxia Red packets, AND I will personally send you a FREE Young Living essential oil-infused product, as well information on how to use the oils in the Premium Starter Kit. 
Message me at ancientessentials@yahoo.com
This information is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any illness or disease.  If you are seeking professional help, please do so under the care of your healthcare provider.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Everyday cleaning recipes with Young Living Essential Oils...

For all those natural, DIY-loving homemakers out there, I have assembled a summarized list of affordable and easy recipes for creating your own products for cleaning the home - from the kitchen to the bathroom! One of the wonders of essential oil-infused cleaning products is their highly concentrated antibacterial and antiviral properties. Some of the most effective EOs to use for every day cleaning use are Lavender, Clove, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil) and Citrus oils such as Lemon and Lime.

 
Purification Bathroom Air Freshener
Place 1/8 tsp of epsom salt at bottom of 2 ounce amber/blue glass spray bottle. Put 15 - 18 drops of Purification over the epsom salt and let it soak in. Then, fill the bottle with purified or distilled water to the top. Shake and use. 
This air freshener cuts through odors without a perfume-y, synthetic fragrance. It makes your bathroom smell very uplifting after a few sprays. 

The Young Living Purification blend contains Citronella, lemongrass, Rosemary, Melaleuca, Lavandin, and Myrtle.


 Citrus Vinegar Cleaner

Fill a quart size jar full of leftover citrus peels. Pour white vinegar up to the top. Add 5-8 drops of each essential oil. Let mixture sit in a cool, dark place for a couple weeks. Remove citrus peels and pour vinegar cleaner into a glass spray bottle for cleaning counter-tops in the bathroom and kitchen.

I used Orange and Grapefruit in this blend, but I have also used Young Living's Citrus Fresh blend and Lemon. Their citrus oils are the most affordable, ranging from $10 - $16, which is why they are so *perfect* to use for every day cleaning.

*No Scrub Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1 Cup Borax
1 Cup Vinegar
!0 Drops Lavender EO
5 Drops Lemon or Lime EO
 Combine all ingredients in a bowl and pour all at once in the toilet. Allow to sit overnight. In the morning, just flush.

*Easy-Does-It Bowl Cleaner
1/2  Cup Baking Soda
1/4 Cup White Vinegar
10 Drops Tea Tree EO (maleluca alternifolia)
Combine ingredients. Add to the toilet bowl, swipe with brush, and you're done!

*Soap Scum Remover
For buildup on soap dishes and tootbrush holder.
1 TBSP baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 Drops EO of choice
Vinegar
 Combine in cup but only add enough vinegar to make a paste. Apply to surface with a damp cloth or sponge. Rinse well.

*Basic Sink Cleanser
Safe for porcelain or stainless steel.
1/4 cup baking soda
1/2 cup vinegar
3 drops Lavender, or Rosemary, or Lemon/Lime EO
 Combine Ingredients. Rinse sink with hot water then pour cleanser and wipe with sponge. Rinse.

*Mirror Bright 
Cleans mirrors and faucets.
1 1/2 cups vinegar
1/2 cup water
8 drops citrus EO, like Lemon or Lemon
Combine in glass spray bottle. Wipe solution with a dry cloth or towel.

*Mold Deterrent
1 1/4 cups white vinegar
3/4 cups water
4 drops Cinnamon EO
6 drops Patchouli EO
2 tsp Tea Tree EO
 Combine in glass spray bottle. Spray surfaces well but do not rinse. Allow the spray to rest on mold/mildew surface for a few hours, then wipe and respray and let dry without rinsing.




*Credit for these recipes go to The Naturally Clean Home, by Karyn Siegel-Maier. 

To get started, I recommend the Premium Starter Kit, which includes 10 of Young Living's most popular blends and single oils, a Home Diffuser, essential oil samples for sharing, 2 Ningxia Red packets, AND I will personally send you a surprise Young Living essential oil-infused product, as well information on how to use the oils in the Premium Starter Kit. 
Message me at ancientessentials@yahoo.com
This information is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any illness or disease.  If you are seeking professional help, please do so under the care of your healthcare provider.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Oily Tip of the Day: What to Do If You Get Essential Oils in Your Eyes

Here is a simple and effective tip to remember for those who accidentally rub essential oils into the eyes!

Since essential oils and water do not mix, you need a substance that is safe to use in your eyes and that will quickly emulsify the essential oil, allowing water to quickly flush it all away. Use anything with fat in it, which will dilute the oil.

The answer is milk, butter, or cream.

Quickly flush the eye with milk or cream until it stops burning. This should happen almost immediately. At that point, you can flush the eyes with fresh water to remove the milk.

This is helpful to remember especially when using EOs around children who may accidentally rub some into their eyes or face area.