Product Spotlight: Peppermint

In celebration of all things Christmas, I wanted to take a moment to focus on the amazing essential oil of Peppermint.  This oil is used to help promote a healthy respiratory function and alleviate stomach upset, when taken internally.  It repels insects, promotes clear breathing, and smells wonderful.   

Peppermint oil is culinary wonder and can be used to add a fresh boost to meals.  Try it in a smoothie or dessert!  Check out this amazing holiday recipe.   

Peppermint Bark

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups white chocolate pieces
• 2-3 mini candy canes
• 3 drops Peppermint essential oil
• Bit of coconut oil  

Instructions:

1. Use a 9 X 13 cookie sheet
2. Lightly coat cookie sheet in coconut oil 
3. Put chocolate chips in bowl with 1/2 tbsp coconut oil 
4. Microwave or double boil the chocolate chips until melted
5. Poor melted chocolate onto cookie sheet, spread evenly, and put in freezer
6. While chocolate hardens, crush candy canes
7. Once chocolate is cold & hardened…
8. Melt white chocolate like you did dark chocolate
9. Once white chocolate is smooth add peppermint essential oil
10. Put white chocolate on top of chocolate & spread
11. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top
12. Put back in freezer
13. Once cold, break into pieces & enjoy

 Want a refreshing mouth rinse?  Put 1 drop of Peppermint oil in water, swish and gargle.  Have a headache?  Inhale and apply the Peppermint oil to your neck, forehead and temples.  Want an afternoon pick-me-up?  Inhale the oil! 

 If you love the smell of peppermint, you will love this diffuser recipe.

Deep Breathe Diffuser Blend

• 2 drops Lemon essential oil
• 2 drops Lavender essential oil
• 2 drop Peppermint essential oil     

How do you use this amazing essential oil?  I would love to hear in the comments below. 

Blessings!

XOXO-Alisha