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Aromatherapy and The Use of Essential Oils

By Nancy Grundy

Mint is one of the best known essential oils in aromatherapy. The oil helps people become clear-headed and refreshes spirits. Like lemon basil and rosemary, mint specifically stimulates the central areas of the brain. It may be good for people who have a hard time concentrating, mental fatigue or memory lapses. It is an ideal oil to use in office buildings, conference rooms or in situations where a clean uncluttered atmosphere is desired.

If you want to attain the benefits of good mental concentration, mint may be mixed with balm, lemon, lime, lemon verbena or grapefruit. The oil also belongs in first aid kits, since it helps acute dizzy spells, rapid heartbeat, tremors, shock, and general weakness. A few drops inhaled can bring quick relief. Mint oil is good for treating headaches, reactions to severe weather conditions, and tightness in the neck area. Masssage neck and forehead with 2 to 3 drops of undiluted essential oil.

Mint oil also relieves cramps, stimulates digestion and warms the body. It may be helpful for flatulence, nausea, vomiting and motion sickness. It is also a safe remedy for morning sickness during pregnancy.

Because of its antiseptic and expectorant properties, the oil may be beneficial in the treatment of colds and flu. Mint may be taken both orally and as an inhalant. A mixture of mint oil with eucalyptus and tea tree oil is very effective.

Mint oil stimulates the lymph system and drainage of lymph fluids. For relief of muscle pain, lumbago, bruises and contusions, joint pain, and insect bites, the oil may be diluted in water, alcohol, vinegar, or fatty oils to be used in massage oils or compresses. It is important to be careful never to touch the eye area since it can easily be irritated. Do not use more drops than reccommended when taken orally, as this oil can cause stomach or intestinal irration when overused.

People with hay fever should avoid this oil, since it can irratate mucuous membranes. Infants and small children cannot tolerate this oil. It is popular as a mouthwash since it is fresh and clean tasting. It also heals canker sores.

We perceive mint as cool, yet it was considered "hot" in the traditional theory of four elements. It is of yang character. It indeed helps warm the digestive system. But mint oil, selectively stimulates the part of the nervous system that controls cold temperatures.