Recently, a knowledgeable essential oil practitioner recommended a refreshing way to drink water. It’s simple: add a drop of peppermint essential oil and a drop of lemon essential oil to a full glass and enjoy.
Before I read this tip, I hadn’t found a blend of essential oils I liked in my drinking water, but I tried this, loved it, and have been drinking it ever since. If you’ve been looking for a refreshing way to drink water, this might be the blend for you too!
Since I didn’t have any lemon essential oil the first time I tried the blend, I used lime instead. Whether you use lime or lemon, the combination of citrus and peppermint really hits the spot! It’s not only refreshing but it’s also energizing, and you’ll feel the effects for quite a while after you drink it!
Beyond the great taste, you’ll get some wonderful health benefits from both the peppermint and the lemon (or lime).
Peppermint Essential Oil Benefits
Peppermint oil is great for digestion and for headaches. If you’re prone to tension headaches, you may know that drinking water and staying hydrated will help. Adding a few drops of peppermint oil to your water will help even more!
Peppermint’s digestive benefits go beyond calming an upset stomach. It will also help curb your appetite, especially when combined with lime, lemon or other citrus oils. So if you’re trying to lose weight or if you want to keep your stomach from grumbling in between meals, carrying a water bottle with this tasty combination of peppermint and citrus will keep you hydrated and happy all day!
Lemon Essential Oil Benefits
Lemon and other citrus essential oils are excellent natural detoxifiers. This is one reason you’ll often see lemons or limes in drinking water, and holistic health care providers often recommended drinking water with lemon or lime every day.
Lemon is also great for colds, flu and respiratory problems, so drinking water with a few drops of lemon essential oil will help you breathe better if you’re experiencing any kind of respiratory issue. Lemon essential oil will also boost your immune system and help you recover from any kind of infection faster.
How to choose Essential Oils for your Drinking Water
The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing essential oils for drinking water is that the oils you choose are pure, therapeutic grade and suitable for internal use.
If you’re not sure about the quality of an oil, check with the company that makes it and ask if it’s safe for internal use. Oils vary in quality, so you’ll want to be sure to choose a product that is not only safe to use internally but is tasty as well.
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