Testimonials of Peppermint Essential Oil
Allergies
I have had allergies for 35 years and I have tried everything to get rid of them. Four years ago I found relief getting a kenalog shot every March even though I knew it wasn’t a good choice for my body. This year I decided to try the 2 drops each of doTERRA’s lemon, peppermint and lavender. What a difference! No more shots and no more allergies! - Sylvia H.
Blood pressure and cholesterol
I am very excited to tell you that my dad has been using lemongrass and peppermint for nearly 6 months and lowered his blood pressure and cholesterol. His cholesterol was lowered 90 points! –Kate H.
Asthma
When my son was about 3 months old he started having asthmatic problems. I started taking him to the doctor at that time (this was during my pre-oils days). The doctor would prescribe antibiotics and breathing treatments. After about a year of this we decided to buy our own nebulizer since we knew we were going to use it so much. Every time the weather changed, even slightly, we were back in the doctors office. Each time the medicines got stronger and more frequent. The last time I took him to the doctors was when he was 4 years old. At that time the doctor gave him a strong antibiotic and a couple different breathing treatment medicines; one of which was an adult strength steroid. I asked the doctor when he was going to be healed and not need these medicines anymore. Bless this doctor... he told me the truth. He closed the door and said, "that is not how medicine works." He preceded to tell me that medicine doesn't heal it just takes the symptoms away and that my son would always need medicine and that it would get stronger and stronger. I asked him what would happen when there wasn't anything stronger. He just shook his head. I said, you mean, after you've given him everything on the market then there will be nothing else you can do for him? And he just looked at me, not willing or wanting to tell me the inevitable. I asked him how long he thought there would be medicine for him. He told me until he was a teenager. I left that doctors appointment very discouraged and upset. I had just realized that if I continued down the path I was headed with my son, there was a very good chance he would only live to be a teenager. That was unacceptable to me. I don't believe that things "just happen" because at that exact same time in my sons and my life, I was introduced to essential oils. I didn't know anything about them. I didn't even know what they were made from. What I did know is that I couldn't keep giving my son the medicine I had been giving him and I felt good and peaceful about the oils. So I stopped cold turkey with the medicine and started in on the oils. I used a lot of Peppermint, Eucalyptus and other oils for breathing and lung problems. I also used oils like Clove and Cinnamon to help boost his immune system. It took a while for his body to heal itself, but he is now 10 years old and he can run with the best of them. One of the best moments of my life was when he came home from school so happy because in PE they raced around the entire field. He said that not only did he run the entire thing, but he won. Coming from a boy who couldn't play any sports, that meant a great deal! Ginger W.; Nevada
Insect bites
My son VERY allergic to mosquito bites. Recently he was bitten and this bite was stubborn! His cute little foot was so swollen that his skin was so tight it looked like it could pop at any moment. When he came to me the third time in pain, I asked him if he wanted Peppermint Oil, or Bite MD & he said "definitely Peppermint oil - that works WAY better" :) Finally, after several applications of oil, the swelling went down and the poison oozed out. Needless to say, from now on it’s doTERRA all the way! –Rachelle S.
Knee surgery
My husband has had 9 knee surgeries and lately he has been complaining of knee pain. One day I looked up in the modern essentials book what helps pain and inflammation. I tried Lemon, Birch, Peppermint and Deep Blue. He said these oils really help erase the pain. He asks for the family physician kit whenever he has knee pain or any pain! –Kate H.
Energy
My favorite oil is peppermint- it's refreshing, uplifting and gives me an overall sense of calmness! Adam C. Jacksonville, FL
Air freshener
Peppermint oil - use on cotton ball in car vents to keep me alert when I travel and put a drop on my tongue for fresh breath and alertness. –Bonnie S.
Energy
During our travels across the country we kept an inhaler of peppermint in the truck with us to give us an energy boost to keep driving! (we were in the car for 10 hours a day for 5 days!) Adam C. Jacksonville, FL
Allergies
I have allergies and I’ve had allergies my whole life. 365 days a year I wasn’t able to breathe. I’ve had many Western treatments and many other treatments and none of those worked well at all. So I started taking Lavender, Peppermint and Lemon in gel capsules several times a day. That was amazing, but about a month later I started taking the lifelong wellness. Then I noticed I didn’t have to take the gelcaps so often. Now I just take the lifelong wellness and Slim&Sassy and it’s been wonderful! I’ve been able to keep it under control! –Chris R.
Allergies
My friend was commenting on Facebook that she was struggling with seasonal allergies. I called her and talked to her and she was having sinus pain. We looked up in Modern Essentials what we should do. We applied Lavender to the reflex points for sinus on both feet and did the same with Peppermint. This was really my first experience with Essential Oils and I didn't know what to expect. She told me she could feel the sinus pain breaking up and she could breathe! I also had her breathe in the oils from the bottles and apply some on her sinuses. -Karren H. Nevada, USA
Allergies
My dad has bad allergies in the spring time. This spring he has been putting a drop of peppermint under his nose and on his neck and it clears his allergies right up. –Kate H.
Cat allergies
My daughter is severely allergic to cats. She was staying at a friend’s house one weekend and although she was keeping her distance from the cat, she woke up in the night in a moderately severe asthma attack. Since she didn't have her inhaler with her she didn't know what to do. She then remembered that Peppermint oil was supposed to help with breathing issues and she just so happened to have some peppermint with her. She put a couple of drops on her throat and chest and within a couple of minutes she was breathing normally and was able to go back to sleep. Thank heaven for these amazing oils! Lana S. – Utah
Dental health
I began making my own toothpaste using a combination of Peppermint and OnGuard. My teeth are whiter than they have ever been and my gums are much healthier! - Liz W, Colorado
Asthma
My dad is a brain surgeon; he had breathing problem, so he was using inhaler off and on, in April I introduced him to doTERRA oils and he started using peppermint and breath, 2 Month later, he is out of his inhaler and that also helps him with his snoring. I thank GOD for opening this beautiful door of doTERRA for me and my family. I REALLY BELIEVE THIS IS IT . I found what I was looking for, for many many years. I will be a devoted fan of doTERRA's Oils for as long as I live. Thank you to all of you who created this amazing oils and share with all of us. Also to make it so affordable , so everybody can enjoy these oils with their family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL . –Farah P.
Thrush
My baby cousin has bad thrush and is irritated very easily. He cries a lot and for a long time. My mom started applying peppermint to his feet and it is calming him down significantly. –Kate H.
Oral health
Use mouth wash with lemon, peppermint and melaleuca - gum recession has decreased, gums are in better shape and the amount of plaque has decreased–Jennifer E. Colorado, USA
Dry skin
My daughter has really dry itchy skin-I dilute peppermint oil and massage it into her skin and it takes the itch right away! An-g c Florida, USA
Stuffy nose
With my little girls when they have stuffy noses we use peppermint mixed with some coconut oil and we just put it right under their nose and it helps them sleep.
Stuffy noses
I have used Peppermint for stuffed up noses, and also nasal congestion. –Susan S. Idaho, USA
Croup
My client had brought her son with her while she was getting her hair cut. He was coughing so much and she said he had Croup. I ran and got my peppermint and breathe and coconut oil. Rubbed him down on his chest and feet! Only within minutes he was asking for more and was clearing a lot of junk out of his throat. I let them take those home so he could reapply a few times more. Her mother called me the next day and said they need to know more ;) -Phalecia T.
Hair care
"I have been testing the peppermint oil on my hair clients for about a week. My male clients love when I mix the peppermint oil in with their conditioner and let it sit for a minute. They love the tingling and cooling sensation they get along with the benefits of stimulation hair growth! Every hair dresser should keep a bottle of peppermint by her shampoo bowl!!" –Janae Q. Utah, USA
Teething aches
These oils have saved me! I use peppermint with aromatouch on my 1 yr olds feet when he has a fever because he is teething. I also rub some diluted clove oil on his achy gums. When I see him tugging at his ears I rub lavender and melaleuca on his cheeks and behind his ears. These oils have proved to be very soothing for him! Thanks! -Kate H.
Fever
Just a quick testimonial about fevers and kids! My son had a fever of 103 and was just miserable lying around crying. I got straight to work with peppermint and lemon. I put peppermint on his forehead back of neck spine and feet along with lemon on his ears every two hours. I also put a cold rag on his forehead. It took me one day, 12 hours and he was better and rockin’ and rollin’ the next day! -Tracy L.
Fever
A few weeks ago my 6 year old daughter had a temperature of 104 degrees. I put the peppermint on a cool rag and placed it on her forehead and then I place the lavender at the base of her neck, within minutes her temperature was down to a safe level. -Denise C.
Fever
My daughter had a fever and we rubbed peppermint on her feet and in minutes she cooled down! Totally AMAZED! An-g C.
Colds
Peppermint is a must in my house. With 6 children that get whatever is "going around", Peppermint is used a lot for fevers. It always amazes me that my child can be burning with fever and within 30 seconds to a minute, the fever is gone. Ginger W.; Nevada
Stomachaches
Peppermint oil is the medicine of choice now for my 10-year old. He has frequent stomach aches, and was taking antacid tablets every night to ease the pain. Since finding peppermint oil, his stomach aches have been less frequent. When they do come, a drop of peppermint oil rubbed on his navel quickly eases the pain. He gets relief and I don’t have to worry about the long term effects to his body. (Jen S, Virginia, USA)
Fresh breath
My daughter loves peppermint in her water to give her fresh breath. An-g C
Allergies
My dad has bad allergies in the spring time. This spring he has been putting a drop of peppermint under his nose and on his neck and it clears his allergies right up. –Kate H.
Headaches
I made a spray bottle with pure water and 4-5 drops of peppermint oil. When I get a headache or know of anyone with a headache I spray this directly in their face and the headache fades to the back of the head and goes away. The oil can also be put on the temples and the back of the head if the headache is stubborn. I put a couple of drops in my drinking water also and it cools me all day. Dixie S.
Migraines
A friend suffers from migraine headaches and has been using peppermint and lavender to send them packing. She inhales directly from the bottle, applies the oils to both sides of her temples and to the back of her neck for relief. She will not be without the oils now and takes them wherever she goes. -Kimberly J. Florida, USA
Headaches
My husband gets headaches and I am so new to oils that I like to experiment and see how I can use them. I waited until he had a headache coming on and told him about the peppermint oil. He placed a drop on his fore head and neck. After about 10 minutes, there was no more need for his Excedrin. –Mindy T. Utah, USA
Dry skin
My daughter has really dry itchy skin-I dilute peppermint oil and massage it into her skin and it takes the itch right away! An-g c Floriday, USA
Shoulder pain
My neighbor was telling me about his shoulder injury that he has had for the past 6 to 8 months. He hasn’t been able to lift his arm above his chest/shoulder area. I had my peppermint with me so I took it out and had him put 10 drops in his hand and rub it on his shoulder. I also put peppermint on his feet on the reflex point for the shoulder. Within 1 to 2 minutes he could raise his hand completely above his head. It took his pain level from a 6 down to a 1 on a Pain scale of 1 to 10. It was just amazing. He was so glad to learn about a natural remedy because he was about to get a $7,000 surgery. It was just incredible. –Challi A.
Knee pain
My husband has had 9 knee surgeries and lately he has been complaining of knee pain. One day I looked up in the modern essentials book what helps pain and inflammation. I tried Lemon, Birch, Peppermint and Deep Blue. He said these oils really help erase the pain. He asks for Dr. Mom whenever he has knee pain or any pain! –Kate H.
Back pain and acne
I've been using a few drops of lavender, frankinsense and peppermint regularly massaging this into my son's back. Along with acne scars, the complaints of lower back pain have also faded. What a bonus! –Ros R.
Migraines
My experience with the oils was before I really knew anything about them, but I had lavender and Peppermint. A friend of mine had a severe migraine headache. She had it for a week and had gone to the doctor and the ER. I called her and then went over there. I put peppermint on her temples, forehead, on the back of her neck, and lavender on the bottom of her feet. I went home and she called me about an hour later and she told me her migraine was gone! –Coral C.
Headaches
I’ve been using peppermint for my headaches and I don’t have to take Tylenol anymore! It is fabulous! –Abby C.
Migraines
So when I was introduced to the oils, I admit I was skeptical, but open minded none the less. I have been a chronic headache and migrane sufferer since I was a child. I was anxious to try something new. I tried the peppermint! I found it most effective if I caught the headache in early stages, doing a peppermint halo all around my head...starting on the forehead, and going down in front of the ears, and under the chin and back of head under the hair. Past tense does a better job with the migranes, so when I feel one coming on, I do the same halo, and can usually keep them to a dull roar, if not keep them at bay completely. –Eve K. New Mexico, USA
Migraines
I use to get migraines, and now when I feel them coming on, I put Frankincense, Lavender, and Peppermint on my head temples, and neck. Sometimes I have to re-apply in an hour, but it always works, and I don't have to take pain killers anymore. I use to get them every 3 months, now it's about every 6 months, but they never get out of hand anymore. I feel the symptoms come on, I know what it is, I break out these oils, and it's taken care of in an hour or two with minimal symptoms. -Kimberly G.
Migraines
My 13 year old son has suffered with migraines since he was around 8 years old. He's been on medication but has seen very little improvement. The headaches come two or three times a week and for the past couple of years we've just loaded him up on tylenol or advil at 600 mg. per dose and two doses per headache. You do the math...it's a horrible amount of medication to put in anyone's body let alone a growing boy, but there didn't seem to be anything else we could do. In March 2010, a good friend of mine introduced me to doTERRA's essential oils and I am pleased to say that my sons headaches are now completely controlled with mainly peppermint and lavender oil. On occassion he'll use Past Tense oil blend but usually the others do the trick. The interesting thing is that the migraines have actually decreased in both their frequency and intensity. He is so grateful and so am I! Lana S. – Utah
Morning sickness
A friend recently gave me a sample of Peppermint oil to help fight off my morning sickness. We went on a road trip and I used up my sample on the way there, with very little nausea. On the way home I wished I had more Peppermint as we were pulled over on the side of the road many times with my upset stomach! Kelly D, Colorado
Car sickness
Peppermint on the back of the neck for car sickness and heat sickness for team on mission trip to Haiti–Jennifer E. Colorado, USA
Multiple Sclerosis
I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when I was 26 years old. I discovered DoTERRA essential oils almost a year ago and have used them to combat fatigue and sickness with great results. Whenever I am feeling weak I use Peppermint both internally and topically on any part of my body that is feeling weak. It is instantly invigorating! I apply On Gaurd and Balance every night and have not had any additional illnesses since. As I began to feel better, I became more active, I started mowing my lawn and pushing a shopping cart. I have gradually become more active and now exercise at the gym six days a week. Treating these symptoms with essential oils have helped me get off the couch and on my way back to work. –Jared S.
Nerve pain
I have a client who got a flu shot and they also gave her a pneumonia shot. From then on her arm started giving her trouble. She had numbness all the way down to her hand. She thought they hit a nerve. Went to the doctor and they really didn't know what to do short of surgery. I looked up what oils to use for nerve damage. I gave her dōTERRA Peppermint and Lavender to take with her and put on every day. She called me yesterday and her arm is a whole lot better. She is really happy. –Ann M. Oklahoma
Hot flashes
I get hot at night... I am talking MAJOR HOT!... My brother showed me how to use the peppermint oil to cool off. I put three drops in my hand, rub together, then put on my forehead and the back of my neck for a cooling sensation. Its heaven in the HOT Las Vegas Summer!!"- Shanna O. Nevada, USA
Stinging nettle
I got into some stinging nettle or poison ivy (I’m not sure which one) and I put lavender and peppermint on the spot and it helped the stinging and pain and swelling to go away. –Kate H.
Acne
My friend has had acne his whole life growing up and it's caused a lot of scarring. I started him on the suppliments and using frankinsence and Myrr. He's used that morning and night on his face and in a month his scarring was way less and the acne has been controlled Now he is still on suppliments and likes to put lemon grass on he likes the burn feeling. He looks like a new kid! –Phalecia T.
Sinuses
I’ve used the Peppermint for my sinuses and it’s really helped a lot.
Allergies
The same 15 year old, Colton, has escaped the allergies his dad and siblings have not...until this year. He is bitter to say the least. He felt like he had a sinus infection all the time. My sister-in-law who also battles allergies taught him to put a drop of peppermint on his tongue, several times a day. He liked that and did it for a week or so. Then one day in the shower, he felt like he was choking w/the congestion. He drank hot shower water and for only the 4th time in his life, threw up. He completely cleared his head and chest congestion and said all he could taste was peppermint! (Beats that foul taste I usually have!) –Janet H., Utah
Headaches
My friend was walking by one day & complained about a headache. I asked her to try peppermint oil on her forehead, so we rubbed it in and I went to get her a drink in the kitchen. When I came back, she had a big smile on her face & her headache was gone! -Amy O.
Side effects from radiation
Last year I was diagnosed with oral cancer. I had to have surgery, and then radiation. I found out that if I use Melaleuca and Peppermint, it would help to alleviate the effects of the radiation. I started to put them on my neck where the pain is the worst, and within 3 days I was pain free! I will be adding Sandalwood to my regime next week when it comes with my autoship. -Valeri T.
