Guest guest Posted October 29, 1999 Report Share Posted October 29, 1999 What dilution of peppermint should I use? 2%? Or more? I have grapeseed oil to dilute it with. If it matters, I would be using it to keep myself refreshed on long car trips, probably rubbing it on the back of my neck or just sniffing it. And maybe now and then for headaches. Also, would rosemary be good to add? How much? Tammy Abernethy * Dept Plant Pathology * N C S U * tammy Lady Belle Starr III CDX CGC ASCA-CD -- Labrador Retriever See Belle at http://www.Angelfire.com/nc/ladybellestarr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 1999 Report Share Posted October 29, 1999 Hi Tammy, Gosh, peppermint is fabulous for getting rid of headaches! A drop or two, directly on the point-of-pain, applying as often as it takes to cool that puppy down! Get some oxygen flowing again and all that cool stuff! I also have peppermint with me when I travel, just in case my eyes get a bit droopy. A whiff or two of peppermint or rosemary (or even both!) and I'm feeling better in no time. As for dilution, I often use a Grade A oil so I don't have to dilute unless I want to. So I will leave the recipe part to my fellow EO Aficionados! Wishing you well, in all ways, Lynn - > tammy > > What dilution of peppermint should I use? 2%? Or more? I have > grapeseed oil to dilute it with. > > If it matters, I would be using it to keep myself refreshed on long > car trips, probably rubbing it on the back of my neck or just sniffing > it. And maybe now and then for headaches. > > Also, would rosemary be good to add? How much? > > Tammy Abernethy * Dept Plant Pathology * N C S U * tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 1999 Report Share Posted October 29, 1999 Tammy, Peppermint is usually ok to go over 2%, maybe as high as 4%, I feel cheated if I use peppermint and don't get a warming/cooling sensation. Rosemary is perfect for the result you are looking for, but be very careful with it, as it is not recommended for those of us with high blood pressure, or people with epilepsy. I guess you should also be careful as it is also an aphrodisiac. Probably use one drop per three of peppermint. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 1999 Report Share Posted October 29, 1999 Thanks, Frank! I also like to feel the cooling/warming sensation. Thanks for the warnings. As far as I know I don't have to worry about, er, those three conditions. > " frank stroupe " <fstroupe > >Tammy, > > Peppermint is usually ok to go over 2%, maybe as high as 4%, I feel >cheated if I use peppermint and don't get a warming/cooling sensation. >Rosemary is perfect for the result you are looking for, but be very careful >with it, as it is not recommended for those of us with high blood pressure, >or people with epilepsy. I guess you should also be careful as it is also >an aphrodisiac. Probably use one drop per three of peppermint. Tammy Abernethy * Dept Plant Pathology * N C S U * tammy Lady Belle Starr III CDX CGC ASCA-CD -- Labrador Retriever See Belle at http://www.Angelfire.com/nc/ladybellestarr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 1999 Report Share Posted October 30, 1999 So, I am confused again. Should I dilute peppermint or can I use it straight? I don't know what grade A is, I just have peppermint oil - essential oil. I did my dilution this afternoon - 3% peppermint and 1% rosemary in Grapeseed oil. It smells nice but I don't get the cooling sensation that I did when I used it straight - yes I did use it straight before this list told me not to :-) Also, if you buy those bottles with the dropper tips - you know, you add your oil to the bottle then screw on the cap which places the dropper into the bottle - can you use those bottles again after they're empty? Can you take the dropper tip out or can you just add more oil through the dropper? Tammy Abernethy * Dept Plant Pathology * N C S U * tammy Lady Belle Starr III CDX CGC ASCA-CD -- Labrador Retriever See Belle at http://www.Angelfire.com/nc/ladybellestarr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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