Peppermint has been used for years to soothe digestion, but did you know there are many other ailments peppermint may help. A few of them include asthma, heartburn, hot flashes, headaches, motion sickness, nausea, itchy skin, infections, toothaches, and skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

You can add a few drops to water or tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn, apply a few drops to the bottoms of your feet to reduce a fever, or rub on your temples and forehead (avoid eye area) to help ease headache pain. Concentration, alertness and memory may be improved by placing a drop of peppermint oil on the tongue.

You might want to try a few of these:

* Apply a drop of peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin to help with itching skin.
* Massage several drops of peppermint oil on the abdomen to relieve nausea.
* Rub 4 drops of peppermint oil on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
* Place a drop of peppermint oil on your tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold.
* Place two drops of peppermint oil on your tongue and rub another under your nose to improve alertness and concentration, or inhale peppermint oil while taking a test to improve recall.
* To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, place two drops of peppermint on a cotton ball and place them at the location of entry.
* Apply peppermint oil on your joints to help relieve arthritis.
* Remove ticks from pets by applying a drop of peppermint oil on a cotton swab and swab the tick. Wait for it to dislodge it's head and remove from pet.
* Inhale the fragrance of peppermint oil to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.

But remember, if you are under a doctor's care or pregnant, always consult with him before using any essential oils. Avoid eyes or sensitive skin areas.

Lavender essential oil is one of the most well known and popular essential oils. Many have heard of it's calming effects, but it is actually pretty amazing how many ailments it is believed to help - here's a list!

* Improves circulation
* Muscle and joints
* Improves digestion
* Boosts immunity
* Nervousness, soothing and calming effect
* Anxiety, depression and panic
* Difficulty in falling asleep
* Helps relieve the pain of injuries
* Hastens healing of skin cells
* Slows the development of wrinkles
* Headaches and Migraines
* Asthma and Bronchitis
* Laryngitis
* Throat infections
* Colic in babies
* Nausea and vomiting
* Toning of the skin
* Acne and oily skin
* Boils and burns
* Sunburn
* Psoriasis
* Lice
* Insect Bites and stings
* Insect repellent


But remember, if you are under a doctor's care or pregnant, always consult with him before using any essential oils. Avoid eyes or sensitive skin areas.

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