Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Peppermint Recipes & TipsTo make a Peppermint vapor, add 5 to 10 drops of Peppermint oil to 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cover your head with a large towel while leaning over the pot.Ants hate Peppermint Essential Oil. Place a few drops where they enter the house or 2 drops on the ant nest.A compress with Peppermint Essential Oil relieves the symptoms of a sinus infection. Mix 5 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil in two cups of warm water.Lay a small cloth dampened with the mixture across your nose and your cheekbones. Breathe deeply, keeping your eyes closed. Excellent for headaches too.Disinfectant Room Spray3 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil1 drop Peppermint Essential Oil1 drop Tea Tree Essential Oil2 drops Bergamot Essential Oil1 ounce of WaterCombine ingredients. Shake well before using. This combination is also suitable as a chest rub. (Replace the water in this recipe with a carrier oil.)Diffuser Blend6 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil4 drops Lavender Essential Oil2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil2 drops Rosemary Essential OilUse 3-4 drops in a diffuser or add 2 drops to a warm bath.For Massage Blend - Add 2 drops to 2 teaspoons of Sweet Almond Oil. Massage on chest and back.Stomach Ache Blend5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil5 drops Peppermint Essential OilBlend with 1 oz. of carrier oil, Sweet Almond is good but any will do. Massage on tummy area with gentle clockwise strokes. Not for young children. "A clean house is a sign of a misspent life" -- Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/199 - Release 12/13/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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