7 uses for Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil

 

 PEPPERMINT VITALITY

(Mentha piperita)

Peppermint has a high menthol content and it is also the oil that first convinced me to try essential oils. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for supporting normal digestion, including promoting healthy intestinal function and gastrointestinal system comfort.

It may also support your performance during exercise when ingested or added to water during physical activity

How to use: For internal use. To use as a dietary supplement, add to food, water or other beverages. Can also place a few drops in a vegetable capsule and take internally to support overall wellness.

1. Refreshing taste: invigorating! Refreshing! Exhilarating! Apply a drop to your thumb and place on roof of mouth
2. Tea: enjoy a drop in hot tea or cocoa for a minty boost.
3. Support healthy digestion: Add a drop to your water or tea to support gastrointestinal system comfort and healthy bowel function.*
4. Water: drinking Peppermint Vitality in water may support performance during exercise.*
5. Baking: Substitute 1/8 tsp of peppermint Vitality for 1 tsp of peppermint extract
6. Coffee: Add two drops of Peppermint Vitality essential oil along with a spoonful of hot chocolate mix to your morning coffee. Mocha Peppermint coffee!
7. Make PEPPERMINT PATTIES!

• 1/2 cup organic, unfractionated (the solid kind) coconut oil
• 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 6-10 drops peppermint essential oil
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled

1. Mix or beat oil, honey, and vanilla until smooth
2. Add Peppermint essential oil.  Start small and add as you go. Taste testing as you go is the best part!
3. Place mixture in freezer for 10-15 minutes so it can harden.
4. Divide coconut mixture into 12 portions and roll into balls.  Place on parchment paper on cookie sheet
5. If you’d like, flatten balls with the bottom of a glass.
6. Place tray back in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
7. While mixture is  in freezer, melt chocolate chips so they have time to cool slightly (otherwise they’ll melt your discs)
8. Take mix out of freezer and dip in chocolate.  replace onto sheet and put back in freezer to firm up
9. Store in fridge for a cool summer treat!

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*Disclaimer: I provide my personal opinion and experiences with essential oils, and I am not endorsed by the Young Living Corporation. None of what I talk about on this site has been evaluated by the FDA, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. I am not a registered physician and I encourage you to discuss your health concerns with your own doctor. I simply share resources and tools based on my own personal experiences.

9 uses for Lavender Essential Oil

 LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

(Lavandula angustifolia)

One of the most versatile of Young Living’s Essential Oil arsenal and a “must-have” for any household serious about getting started with essential oils.   Lavender is like a Swiss Army Knife in a bottle. Young Living Lavender Oil is wonderful to soothe the skin.  Consider this blurb from Young living’s site:

Lavender is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to … imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that can also boost stamina and energy. Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty. It may be used to soothe…skin.

All that and it smells great too!  Who doesn’t enjoy the wonderfully aromatic scent of lavender.   This powerhouse of an essential oil is a must have for any household.

How to use: For aromatic or topical use. Diffuse, inhale, or add to bath water. Apply to crown of head, back of neck, behind ears or inside wrists. Possible skin sensitivity.

1. Deodorize:  Place a few drops of lavender essential oil on a wet cloth or dryer sheet to deodorize and freshen your laundry.
2. Sleep: Rub a few drops of lavender essential oil onto your hand and spread over your pillow to help promote restful sleep
3. Bath: Unwind by adding a few drops to Epsom salt and adding to a nighttime bath
4. Lotions:  Putting 1-2 drops in your products may complement some of your favorite shampoos, lotions, or skin care products.
5. Relaxation: Diffuse lavender to calm, relax and soothe the spirits
6. Diffuse: The balancing properties may help calm the body and clear and clarify the mind
7. Skin: Cleanses and soothes minor skin irritations
8. Sun: Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
9. Complexion: Enhances the appearance of a youthful complexion and reduces the appearance of blemishes

 

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10 uses for Lemon Vitality Essential Oil

 

LEMON VITALITY ESSENTIAL OIL

(Citrus limon)

Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil includes the naturally occurring constituent limonene. Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods.

Lemon essential oil is just one of the 11 essential oils and blends that  Young Living provides in their Premium Starter Kit and is also the one that most people are familiar with.  Many people may wonder what the difference is between lemon juice (from actual lemons) and lemon essential oil.  Lemon essential oil is made from the rind of the lemon. The rind is squeezed incredibly hard by machines to release the oils.  Lemon (Citrus limon) has a strong, purifying, citrus scent. Lemon consists of 68 percent d-limonene, a powerful antioxidant. Because essential oil is concentrated,  you can use a lot less and get the same results.

How to use: For internal use. To use as a dietary supplement, add to food, water or other beverages. Can also place a few drops in a vegetable capsule and take internally to support overall wellness.

1. Water: Add a drop or 2 to a glass of water to support overall wellness
2. Baking: Substitute one drop of lemon Vitality oil for one tsp of lemon juice
3. Marinade: Add to marinade for a refreshing zing
4. Salad dressing: Make a tangy vinaigrette!
5. Cream Cheese Spread: Put cream cheese into a bowl and mix in Lemon Vitality essential oil to taste.
6. Lemon with Berries: Add Lemon Vitality essential oil to berry protein shakes or to plain yogurt and top with berries.
7. Rice Pilaf: Add 4 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil to water before adding rice.
8. Salad and Fruit Rinse: Use 3 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil in a bowl of water when rinsing lettuce, grapes, berries, and greens.
9. Tuna Salad Sandwiches: Add 2 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil per can of tuna (or chicken salad) and mix with mayonnaise and freshly ground pepper. Spoon onto bread and serve topped with alfalfa sprouts.
10. Hot Lemon Tea: In 1 cup of hot water, mix in 3 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil and Blue Agave to taste

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*Disclaimer: I provide my personal opinion and experiences with essential oils, and I am not endorsed by the Young Living Corporation. None of what I talk about on this site has been evaluated by the FDA, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. I am not a registered physician and I encourage you to discuss your health concerns with your own doctor. I simply share resources and tools based on my own personal experiences.