1, the role of peppermint essential oil
(1) the application of air purification
Will be 3-5 drops of peppermint essential oil drops into 30 ml of pure water, with a spray bottle dispensing, each time the spray before shaking evenly. It can make indoor air fresh, clean and purify the air.
(2)Application for motion sickness and seasickness
Put 5-8 drops of peppermint essential oil in a piece of cotton piece or handkerchief, put it in front of the nose, inhale the essential oil, it can improve motion sickness and seasickness, if it is serious, you can apply a small amount of the essential oil directly in front of the nose or in the temples, it can wake up the comatose person.
2, peppermint essential oil contraindications
1. Nursing women and women under 18 years of age do not use essential oils, because it can pass through the menstrual withdrawal of breast milk, pregnancy and breastfeeding to avoid using.
2. Buy essential oils must be diluted, otherwise it will make the whole body cold.
3. No contact with the eyes, the concentration of essential oils is very high, so do not contact the eyes.
4. A single essential oil should not be used continuously for too long, and the same essential oil should not be used continuously for more than 3 weeks.
5. For normal use, the concentration of essential oils should be 35%; for more dangerous oils, it should be no more than 3%.
6. Do not use peppermint essential oil at night, or it may cause insomnia. Because the stimulating effects of peppermint essential oil are cumulative, it is best not to use it for long periods of time to avoid serious interference with normal sleep.
3, peppermint essential oil use
(1) peppermint essential oil massage
1, whole body massage to promote metabolism
Use: 3-5 drops of peppermint essential oil added to the massage base oil, to do the body of localized massage (Note: Due to the Peppermint essential oil has a highly effective cooling effect, should not be used in winter as a full-body massage or easy to catch a cold). Can relieve muscle fatigue, relieve neuralgia, eliminate gastrointestinal discomfort.
2, peppermint essential oil facial massage firming contour
Use: 5ml base oil + peppermint essential oil 1 drop + rosemary essential oil +2 drops mixed face massage can be firming facial contour.
(2) peppermint essential oil incense
1, the treatment of colds, headaches
How to use: add 5-8 drops of peppermint essential oil in the aromatherapy burner in the water vessel, lighting the aromatherapy burner, peppermint essential oil is quickly dispersed into the air, which can improve the headache, colds and relieve nasal congestion. (Note: Due to the high volatility of peppermint essential oil, the essential oil in the furnace will quickly evaporate, this time you need to re-add the essential oil, in order to maintain the content of the essential oil in the air, to ensure the therapeutic effect).
2, air purification
Method of use: 3-5 drops of peppermint essential oil drops into 30ml of pure water, with a spray bottle divided, each time before the spray shake evenly. It can make indoor air fresh, clean and purify the air.
(3)Peppermint essential oil inhalation
For motion sickness, seasickness, headache, dizziness
How to use: put 5-8 drops of peppermint essential oil in a piece of cotton piece or handkerchief, put it in front of the nose, inhale the essential oil, it can improve the motion sickness, seasickness, and if it is serious, you can apply a small amount of the essential oil directly in front of the nose or in the solar plexus
(4) Peppermint Essential Oil Cold Compress
How to use: Add 5-8 drops of peppermint essential oil to a basin of cold water (add ice cubes to make it better) and put in a towel. Stir slightly and wring out the water from the towel. Apply a wet compress to the forehead and hands with the towel to help reduce fever and eliminate headache.