Description
Applied to the skin, peppermint feels initially cooling and refreshing then gently warming. It’s stimulating and analgesic properties make it an effective remedy for neuralgia and muscular pains and headaches. It’s also a high-quality antiseptic, and a popular addition to all types of beauty products.
Good for: fights odor, soothes skin, acts as an antiseptic, eases digestive upsets, fights cold symptoms, soothes bites and stings, relieves headaches
Best Uses
In a message oil: add 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil to 1 tablespoon base oil and gently massage the abdomen in a clockwise motion to help bring relief to symptoms of indigestion, constipation and nausea.
In an inhalation: add 3-4 drops of peppermint essential oil to a steam inhalation (not suitable for children or those suffering with asthma) or to a diffuser or vaporizer and use as a decongestant to help clear sinuses and congested lungs.
Safe Usage: use well diluted (less than 2%). Avoid use in cardiac fibrillation and near the nose in children under 7 years old.
Net Wt. 10 ML
The history and uses of peppermint oil have been dated back to 1000 B.C in Egypt as well as ancient Asia. Early Egyptian, Chinese and Japanese cultures used peppermint plants and oils for their healing and restorative properties and in Greek mythology, it is said that the god Hades/Pluto transformed a nymph into the peppermint plant. Today the plant’s scientific name is still titled after the nymph, being called Mentha Piperita.
Although it has been used throughout the world, the peppermint plant is a native to the Mediterranean and can most prominently be found in gardens in North American and European Countries. Commonly referred to as the world’s oldest medicine, this cross between a spearmint and water mint plant is used in soaps, shampoos, ice cream and toothpaste as well as used for medical reasons.
Caution:
The strong aroma and menthol content should be avoided during pregnancy.
