Essential Oil Itch Relief
Posted by terrepruitt on April 25, 2018
You may be aware of the fact that there are various uses for essential oil. I wrote a post about using Eucalyptus Oil on a bug bite back in May of 2013. I just used the oil straight from the bottle onto my arm where the bug had bit me. Well recently I had a bug bite and this time I decided to use a different oil. I decided to try Peppermint Oil to help relieve the itching. With Peppermint Oil the advice is to use a carry oil with it. A carry oil is just an oil you mix with the essential oil to help dilute the essential oil. Most often wherever you buy your essential oils from they will have a bottle of carry oil to purchase too. I just use olive oil from my kitchen. I think I have used coconut oil too. I always have both in my kitchen so I just use what I have.
I got a little bowl . . . a pinch bowl and put a little olive oil in it. I tried to only do a drop or two of peppermint oil, but I think a few poured into the bowl. I mixed it together and applied it to the offending site. It worked very well. Since it is minty it caused my skin to tingle a little but the itch was gone. And since it is an oil it stayed on and soaked into the skin so the relief lasted some time.
There are other uses for peppermint oil. My bottle of peppermint oil says:
“Peppermint Essential Oil contains menthol, which is a proven aid to digestion. The familiar aroma of peppermint is known for both its warming and cooling properties. It is refreshing, energizing, and is a mental stimulant. Friendly to the sinuses, peppermint is also useful to the muscular system, especially for women during monthly cycles or menopause. It relieves bad breath and is a good nerve tonic that helps with mental fatigue and nervous stress.”
Peppermint oil for PMS or menopause symptoms can be used in different ways. For cramps you can diffuse the oil or you can add it to a warm bath. It also might be helpful to dilute it with a carrier oil and then just rub it on your belly or on any muscle that is cramping.
With a hot flash situation having a spritzing bottle with peppermint water in it might help. Just mist your face and/or body during a hot flash.
So if you have some peppermint oil around it can help relieve itching from bug bites, aid in digestion, give relief to cramps and hot flashes.
Do you use essential oils around your home? What do you do with peppermint oil?
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howikilledbetty said
Wow … this is really useful. I think it’s time I started using oils. I’ve heard recently that peppermint oil has good antifungal properties?? I need to google a little more … I’m always getting athletes foot which is super annoying so I wondered if it might help. Love your post. Thanks. Katie x
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terrepruitt said
Yes, I’ve seen information about peppermint oil being an antifungal. I am seeing that oregano is supposed to be good for athletes foot. What also helps is keeping the feet as dry as possible. Drying well after showers and letting them completely dry before putting on socks and shoes. And also removing wet socks after a workout. Adding some essential oil to that would probably really help.
Thank you!
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howikilledbetty said
Thanks so much for the tips … maybe one day I’ll have pretty feet!
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terrepruitt said
I think “pretty feet” takes effort. One has to spend time on them. Sadly, even though I dance barefoot I neglect my poor feet. I never put lotion on them, I rarely get a pedicure. You can have “pretty feet” if you spend time with them! 🙂
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howikilledbetty said
Oh dear, then I’m doomed! My husband says I have crows feet! 😬
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terrepruitt said
Ha!
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Frank Hubeny said
We don’t use peppermint oil, but we do grow mint for tea. I like the flavor of it.
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terrepruitt said
Oh nice. We have mint growing in our yard, but we don’t use it. I think about using it but then I forget.
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