Peppermint Essential Oil is another of my favorites. It has so many uses and it is so versatile. The leaves are full of oil sacks and when they are crushed and distilled the essential oil is the result. Peppermint is used for so many things. It is cooling. For this purpose I have used it to reduce fevers by simply applying it to my forehead and the back of my neck. For my little boy (he's one) I apply it to the bottoms of his feet and then put socks on. It can also be used to ease hot flashes as a part of menopause by applying it to the back of the neck. Apply Peppermint oil combined with Lavender oil to your temples and back of neck for a headache. A drop applied to the roof of your mouth will ease congestion and help you breath again. It is also very reliable for aiding with digestion. I used to drink Peppermint tea when my stomach was queasy, but Peppermint Essential Oil is so potent that one drop is equivalent to 28 cups of tea! Peppermint oil is part of the doTERRA blends Breath that can be used for congestion and asthma (my mom can't leave the house without it), DigestZen for digestive aids, Past Tense for headaches, and Slim and Sassy to lose weight (the Peppermint helps curb appetite and feel more satiated after meals). It is such an amazing Essential Oil and is smells so good!

To top it all off, it is really inexpensive. It costs about $0.23 to take care of a fever. Or $0.32 for a headache. And best of all it is natural and safe with no side affects! So you can know you are taking care of your family and drug free. What more could you ask for?