The Fragrant Note

Healin’ Notes–Not just old wives’ tales

Peppermint–truly one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. (Essential Oils Desk Reference)  We use peppermint anytime someone has an upset tummy.  We have discovered that a warm cup of tea is more soothing than any other ‘treatment’ we have tried.  Also, this month, Jamie came down with a massive migraine. Migraines can lay him out for a week.  (In addition to painkiller (which is never very effective))…  I applied peppermint oil to his feet, as well as lavender.  Then I applied PanAway to his temples and back into the hairline, and at the base of his neck.  After a 15 minute massage, he went to sleep for 4 hours.  He awoke without pain.  Now, the residual effects of the migraine were still there and stuck around for several days; but he didn’t hurt anymore.

Peppermint–another essential, essential oil for your alternative cabinet!