Mint uses and benefits for your health

Mint Oil For Your Health
Using mint oil in your daily life can contribute to better health. The benefits are numerous and unknown to a lot of people.

1. Headaches and migraines.
To soothe your aching head, put a drop of mint oil on your fingertips and massage this into your temples. To relief migraines, rub the oil across your forehead (this is also great for sinus congestions!) or massage 3 or 4 drops it into your scalp where the pain is located.

2. Sore muscles, strained muscles, arthritis.
After working out, an injury or with pain from arthritis, the (peppermint) oil can be massaged into the skin to relief pain and promote blood circulation.

3. Promotion of healthy gums and oral hygiene.
Peppermint oil does not only taste good and gives you that refreshing feeling in your mouth, it also helps to keep your teeth and gums healthy! The antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties (to name a few) work to be proactive and fight off any infections in the mouth. Simply put a drop of oil on your toothbrush every day or add some to your mouth water. Perfectly safe to swallow!

Keep 'er cool...on muggy days by adding 2-3 drops of peppermint oil to 2 teaspoons sea salt and add to a warm bath.

Face it!...For a closer shave, add 1-2 drops in shaving lotion for a close shave and fewer skin abrasions.

Shower after shower...massage 1-2 drops of oil into your scalp. The scent creates a soothing and calming effect. The mint oil stimulates blood supply to hair follicles and promotes the healing of skin abrasions on the scalp.

Zit Zapper...Peppermint oil can dry oily skin and acne. Add 1-3 drops of peppermint oil to body wash, soap, or apply by cotton swab directly to blemish or boil every 2 hours or as needed.

Eye, Eye, Eye!...Reduce swollen eyes in the morning by adding 1-2 drops of mint oil to 1/2 to 1 ounce of skin lotion; apply to cheekbone area.

Staying alive!...For staying awake and alert, apply mint oil to tip of each nostril and temple area.

Rubber Ducky Relaxation...Peppermint oil is soothing to sore muscles when added to a hot bath. Mix 4 drops oil to sea salt or carrier oil. The carrier oil will help disperse the oil through the water for an even affect.

Relief for Rover
Mint oil added to animal shampoo is a natural flea and tick repellent. Note: All mint oils should be kept away from eyes.

Ants
Invaded by ants...spray mint or a drop of oil on infested area and see how quickly your problems disappear!

Bees
For beekeepers, marking hives with mint oil may assist the bees to return to hives.

Mole Holes
Wholly Molie...douse cotton ball in mint oil and place in mole hole. It’s worth a try to say good-bye!

Fresh Rooms
For a fresh house, simmer a few drops of oil in hot water on stove top. Be sure to use an older pot that you will not be using to cook with again.

Mighty Mouse
Mice are not fond of peppermint oil! If you want to keep mice away during the winter months, saturate cotton balls with oil and place in area you want to keep mice away from...it's a sure way to get rid of these furry friends.

Dried Leaves
Throw dried mint leaves on an open fire to fill the room with perfume. Place dried mint leaves, dried mandarin orange peels and 2-3 drops of mint oil in a small box. Throw a pinch on a fire as it dies down. The room will smell sweet in the morning and there will be no smell of old soot in the afternoon.

Closets
Place spearmint or peppermint oil in a small dish and soak a cotton ball in the oil. Place the cotton ball in a closet or musty room to keep it smelling fresh and reduce aerial bacteria.


Refrigerator
Add a few drops of mint oil to 1/2 cup of baking soda for a sweet smelling deodorizer for your refrigerator.


Cuts
Peppermint is an excellent mild antiseptic for cuts and bee stings. Use a cotton swab, dip in oil and apply to affected area. This can reduce itching and swelling.

Bacteria
Mix 10-15 drops of mint oil with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil and 12 ounces of water. Pour into a bottle with a spray pump. Spray in air ducts and around the house to kill bacteria and deodorize room. Add mint oil to your humidifier to kill bacteria.

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