Country of Origin: USA
Latin Name: Mentha Peperita
The thought of peppermint is likely to evoke its distinctive sweet, menthol aroma. Peppermint is often cultivated as fragrant herb garden plants; though, some gardeners consider them invasive weeks due to their tendency to spread rapidly via underground stems. Peppermint essential oil is distilled from freshly cut, partially dried plant tops. These are cut just before the plants come into flower so the oil will have the best balance of fragrant constituents. If allowed to over-mature, the quantity and quality of the resulting oil will suffer, developing off-aromas that can be sharp, bitter and overly menthol-scented. The primary constituent of peppermint oil is menthol, which causes a physical reaction when inhaled or applied to the skin. Menthol produces an immediate and pronounced sensation of coolness, which the body reacts to quite strongly, producing its own warming effect as blood flows into the area of application. This physical sensation impresses the senses as a medicinal effect and is partially responsible for peppermint's long history of use as medicine.
Part of plant used / Leaves
Extraction method / Steam distillation
Odour / Fresh, cool, sweet and minty
Nervous System / Enhances our receptive capacities on the mental and spiritual level, instills inspiration and insight. Said to bring dreams of prophecy and develop emotional tolerance. Fainting, headache, migraine, mental fatigue, stress, vertigo
Skin Care / Acne, dermatitis, toothaches
Respiratory System / Asthma, bronchitis, halitosis, sinusitis, spasmodic coughs, catarrh
Circulatory System / Flu, colds, fevers, palpitations
Muscular System / Muscle aches and pains
Digestive System / Colic, cramping, indigestion, flatulence, nausea
Essential oils are the concentrated essence of the plant. They are extracted from varied parts of the plant: the root, seed, trunk, and leaf, fruit and / or flower. Essential oils provide very effective solutions to many different physical and emotional ailments.
Directions: Add to your favourite unscented base (10-20) drops per 1oz or (30mls) of product, or use 5-8 drops in a diffuser to scent your space & eliminate unpleasant odours.
Do not take internally; keep away from eyes. Use sparingly. Keep away from children. If irritation develops, discontinue use. Use in dilutions of 1% or less for massage or other skin applications. Do not use on children under the age of three.
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