Peppermint
(Mentha Piperita)
100% Pure and Natural Essential Oil
One of the most loved oils in aromatherapy. Even the name Peppermint can trigger a memory of that particular scent. I'm always reminded of a little crystal candy dish that sat on my Grandma's table filled with chalky, white peppermints. We would always sneak into the kitchen and grab one :)
Peppermint is wonderful for all kinds of digestive issues and can help stimulate appetite, relieve nausea and is overall refreshing, stimulating and restorative. If you have an upset tummy, dilute with carrier oil and rub over abdomen in a clockwise motion. Sipping with peppermint tea after your tummy massage will have you feeling better in no time at all.
Wonderful for headaches and can be applied to temples and back of the neck in a roller ball for relief. I love to roll it on my wrists and breathe deeply throughout the day especially on hot, sticky summer days.
Peppermint also has the ability to adapt to the individuals needs. It will feel warm and heated on the skin when needed, or frosty and cold in different circumstances
Diffuse through the air when you need a "pick-me-up" or a few drops in the shower when you are feeling congested or with a cold.
Main Therapeutic Properties:Stimulant, Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Digestive, Antiseptic, Pain Relief, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic, Nervine, Stomachic
For aromatherapy. For all other uses carefully dilute with the carrier oil of your choice prior to use. Please consult a certified aromatherapist or essential oil book for dilution rates and other uses.
Contraindications: Because of the high content of Menthol, Peppermint essential oil may crystalize. If this should happen put it in a water bath until crystals dissolve and oil is ready to use again. Avoid direct inhalation on children under two years. May cause skin sensitivity in some people so please do a patch test before using.Cautions:
Bath: Into Epsom Salts or Sea Salt, blend Rosemary, Mint, Juniper Berry and Lavender (just a couple of drops is more than enough) Mix thoroughly, relax and soak your sore muscles away.
Shower: Apply one drop of Mint and one drop of Rosemary to your conditioner. Massage into scalp to stimulate and rejuvenate the follicles.