Spearmint Essential Oil and Headaches, Mental Fatigue, Nervous Stress and Vertigo.

Spearmint essential oil:
"Headaches, mental fatigue, nervous stress, shock, palpitations, vertigo, dizziness and fainting attacks can be treated by applying cold compresses to the forehead, smelling a drop of the oil on a tissue, or by using in a diffuser or, where appropriate, an air spray."

Purchon, Nerys & Cantele, Lora.  The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness. (2014). p. 110

Spearmint Essential Oil and Acne, Dermatitis, Itching, Ringworm and Scabies

Spearmint essential oil can help to "cleanse congested skin and kill bacteria, which makes it helpful for treating acne, dermatitis, itching, ringworm and scabies."

Purchon, Nerys & Cantele, Lora.  The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness. (2014). p. 109

Cancer, Chemotherapy, Radiation and Essential Oils

While there is promising research on essential oils and cancer, it is important to note that at Selah Essential Oils we recommend aromatherapy (the use of essential oils) as a compliment to conventional treatments.  

As always, everything you choose to do or use should be cleared with your licensed physician before use. This even applies to massage.

Spearmint Essential Oil, Constipation and the Digestive System

Price, Shirley & Price, Len.  Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Fourth Edition. (2012). p. 266

Essential Oils and Deodorant

Body Odor/Deodorant: Bergamot, Citronella, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium rose, Juniper, Lavender, Tea Tree, Inhale, Breeze, Resting, Dude, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Peppermint, Spearmint, Thyme.

Application ideas: 

Dilute oil of choice and apply to underarms.

Body odor is embarrassing and sometimes inescapable. Most of the time there is no serious physical concern associated with it, but there are occasions where it can be caused as a result of some hidden illness. For persistent body odor, please see your licensed health professional. 

Essential Oils and Flatulence (Intestinal Gas)

Digestive System, Gas/Flatulence: Ginger, Lavender, Tummy Troubles,  Peppermint, Fennel, Anise, Cardamom, Coriander, Copaiba, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Spearmint.

Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to large intestine, stomach, abdomen or feet.

Flatulence is a common problem affecting most anyone at one time or another.  It can be embarrassing and painful at times. It can be caused by many different things, including but not limited to, food allergies, swallowing too much air, or even disease.  If you suffer from chronic flatulence it is best to consult with a licensed physician to rule out any chronic issues.