Peppermint 100% Pure Essential Oil 10 ml (Organic Available)
FRESH. MIDDLE NOTE. INVIGORATING.
Peppermint essential oil is known to be helpful with migraines, sinus congestion, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, bronchitis, pneumonia, fevers, muscular and articular pain. It is also considered to be a mental stimulant and an insect repellant.
GENERAL PROPERTIES:
• analgesic
• antineuralgic
• antiparasitic
• antispasmodic
• decongestant
• expectorant
• febrifuge
• insecticidal
• stimulant
A bright, penetrating aroma that brings a distinct cooling sensation to the skin while inspiring feelings of clarity and purpose. Your body and mind will thank you for the blast of exhilarating refreshment.
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Family Name: Labiatae
Country of Origin: India
Part of Plant Used: Leaves
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Scent: Colorless to pale yellow with a minty, fresh, herbaceous aroma.
Source: The dark green leaves of the peppermint plant are distilled to produce a pale, greenish oil.
Description of Plant: It is a perennial herb with serrated-edged leaves and white, occasionally mauve or pink flowers.
Where Cultivated: It is native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, but now grown commercially in humid regions of Australia, Brazil, China, England, France, Japan, Morocco, Spain and the USA.
TOP NOTE: Fresh and light, top notes are often the first aromas to reach the nose and dissipate quickly.
DESCRIPTION:
Peppermint is steam distilled from the entire herb. Some of the active components of this oil are menthol, mentone, limonene, menthene and phellandrene. Some of its areas of origin are India, Europe, USA and China.
Peppermint has been traditionally used for various stomach and gastro-intestinal tract ailments such as travel sickness, diarrhea, and heartburn. The most popular use of this essential oil is as a remedy for digestive upsets and it is very beneficial to the stomach, liver and intestines (intestinal antiseptic), making it good to use when dealing with colic, diarrhea, indigestion, vomiting and stomach pains.
Peppermint can also be used for its cooling effect in feverish conditions, since it induces sweating which will help to reduce a fever in a natural way.
Peppermint cools by constricting capillaries so use in low dilutions.
Another use of this oil is to reduce fatigue and to increase mental alertness. Inhaled directly from the bottle, it will clear the head leaving you feeling fresh and bright.
When fighting colds or the flu, peppermint is effective when mixed with Lavender, Eucalyptus or Tea Tree. The mixture will help to clear sinuses (expectorant), calm any stomach upsets or head aches and help the body’s immune system fight off infection more effectively.
To help with cleaning and decongesting acneic skin, peppermint can be used in a facial steam. Its mildly antiseptic capabilities help to control the proliferation of bacteria on the surface of the skin. As a double benefit, this can also help to stimulate the brain (like Rosemary & Basil) and clear the head (great before an exam or other mentally taxing event).
Of course, most critters (bugs, mice, spiders, ants) really hate the strong smell emitted by this plant, so to discourage them from invading your space, keep Peppermint around (sprinkle a few drops on areas they frequent and watch them vacate in a hurry).
Peppermint is cooling and refreshing and stimulates the mind, refreshes the body.
Originating in India, Peppermint has been used for centuries for its revitalizing properties. Steam distilled from the leaves of the mint plant, Peppermint Essential Oil creates a strongly aromatic scent that has a fresh, cool, grassy-minty smell. This scent is invigorating to the senses and helps promote energy and alertness. Peppermint is a refreshing and stimulating oil that is both soothing and enlightening.
Peppermint Essential Oil has a cooling effect on the skin that is revitalizing and wonderful to the touch, due to its menthol content. With many amazing uses for this essential oil, Peppermint is a valuable addition to any oil collection.
Peppermint can be diluted in a carrier oil and applied to the temples and back of the neck when having head and neck tension. Add, well-diluted, to a carrier oil for an uplifting massage. It is also helpful to sniff when having a queasy stomach. Also useful at the end of a long day as a foot-soak, add a few drops to ½ cup of Epsom salt dissolved in warm water.
It blends well with basil, black pepper, coriander seed, eucalyptus globulus, eucalyptus radiata, geranium egyptian, lavender, lemon, lime, palmarosa, rosemary, spearmint, vanilla CO2, wintergreen, and ylang ylang.
DIRECTIONS:
Peppermint can be diluted in carrier oil and applied to the temples and back of the neck when having head and neck tension. Add, well-diluted, to a carrier oil for an uplifting massage. It is also helpful to sniff when having a queasy stomach. Also useful at the end of a long day as a foot-soak, add a few drops to ½ cup of epsom salt dissolved in warm water.
Aromatic - Diffuse using 3-4 drops per 100 ml of water or use in a personal inhaler.
Topical - Dilute 5% in a carrier.
Add 4-12 drops to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer and inhale deeply for 5-10 minutes.
Start with lowest number of drops; increase as desired.
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, seek urgent care/call poison control. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse with vegetable oil. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and call a health care practitioner. If epileptic, consult a health care practitioner before use. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.
SPECIFIC CAUTIONS:
Maximum dilution of 5% for topical applications. Can be an irritant; use only 1 to 2 drops in the bath. Keep away from children under 7. Avoid during pregnancy. Use for inhalation only to help with nausea. Avoid in cardiac fibrillation. Do not apply on or near the face of infants and children.
IMPORTANT: All True Aroma Living (TAL) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.