Peppermint Oil – 10ml

Peppermint Oil – 10ml

Product description

Peppermint dates back to the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans with their usage for its medicinal and flavouring properties. Peppermint is a hybrid of spearmint and water mint. It only came into general use in the medicine of Western Europe about the middle of the eighteenth century, and then was first used in England. Peppermint Essential Oil has been used historically in aromatherapy to address a multitude of health concerns. Not only a re-energizing scent, Peppermint Oil can give your skin, body and mind a well-needed boost

Main components
Menthol, Menthone, Eucalyptol, Menthyl Acetate, Neomenthol, 1,8-Cineole and Menthofuran

Therapeutic Benefits:

• • • Reduce Nausea:

    Peppermint Oil can suppress feelings of nausea. It is often used as a digestive thanks to its soothing effects on the stomach.

    • Relieve Muscle and Joint Pain:

    Peppermint Essential Oil works to naturally remove discomfort from affected areas, reduce inflammation and relax muscles. It’s an effective pain reliever.

    • Alleviate Headaches:

    With its ability to improve circulation, soothe bodily functions and relax muscles, Peppermint Oil is a great natural remedy for headaches or migraines.

    • Combat Stomach Problems:

    With its carminative, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, Peppermint Oil works effectively to combat stomach concerns. It expels excess gas and relaxes stomach muscles to relieve discomfort. Peppermint Oil could resist stomach acidity.

    • Respiratory Problems:

    Peppermint Oil unclogs sinuses and offers relief from cold and flu symptoms. This powerful oil acts as an expectorant, aiding in opening airways, clearing mucus and reducing congestion.
    Benefits for Skin:

    • Lift: Peppermint Oil has remarkable cellular stimulation properties. Used topically, Peppermint Essential Oil heals and strengthens the epidermis. It transforms your skin to help it look younger, healthier and rejuvenated.
    • Cool: Peppermint Essential Oil contains menthol for an automatic soothing sensation, perfect to heal rosacea, oily skin, puffiness or irritation.
    • Purify: Peppermint Oil has strong antimicrobial properties that act as an effective natural element to combat acne. Not only does it cleanse skin and unclog pores, it also provides the epidermis with the optimal environment in which to thrive.

Uses:

• Relieve muscle and joint pain.
• Provide sinus relief and other respiratory benefits.
• Provide seasonal allergy relief.
• Increase energy and improve exercise performance.
• Alleviate headaches.
• Improve IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms.
• Freshen breath and support oral health.
• Promote hair growth and reduce dandruff.
• Relieve itchiness.
• Repel bugs naturally.
• Reduce nausea.
• Improve colic symptoms.
• Improve skin health.
• Provide sunburn protection and relief.

Directions of use:

• • Uplifting, Energizing, and Alerting Effect: Add about 5 drops of peppermint oil to a diffuser for an energizing scent that easily fills the room. You may even find yourself starting to breathe easier! OR drink 1-2 drops with a glass of water.
  • Cooking: It is an incredible, natural way to get not only peppermint oil benefits, but also a great minty touch to dishes.

  You can also add it to Smoothies or Drinks: Add a drop in your water or two drops in a smoothie, pure peppermint oil can really give a refreshing kick to a beverage. Plus, it’s a great choice for fighting off bacteria and stomach issues.

  • Massage Oil: Peppermint oil soothes, cools and refreshes, it’s the perfect ingredient for massage oils. Dilute several drops in almond or other carrier oil of choice. For bonus relaxation, add Lavender EO and Eucalyptus EO.
  • Feet Scrub: Peppermint oil makes a great addition to an exfoliating foot scrub to give your feet a treat.
  • Relieve Muscle and Joint Pain: Mix with a carrier oil and rub 2-3 drops into the area of concern 3 times daily.
  • Provide Sinus Relief, Seasonal Allergy Relief and other Respiratory Benefits: Mix with a carrier oil and rub 2-3 drops on temples, chest and back of the neck.
  • Alleviate headaches: Mix with a carrier oil and rub 2-3 drops on temples, forehead and back of the neck.
  • Improve IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms: Mix with a carrier oil and rub 2-3 drops on abdomen area OR drink 1-2 drops with a glass of water.
  • Freshen Breath and Support Oral Health: Add 1 drop to toothpaste or add 1 drop to a glass of water and gargle.
  • Promote Hair Growth and Reduce Dandruff: Add 2-3 drops to your shampoo or conditioner and rub into your scalp while showering.
  • Relieve Itchiness: Mix with coconut oil 1:1 and rub onto the area of concern OR add 5-10 drops to a warm water bath.
  • Repel Bugs Naturally: Mix with carrier oil and rub on exposed areas.
  • Reduce Nausea: Add 1 drop to a glass of water OR rub 1-2 diluted drops behind the ears.
  • Improve Skin Health: Mix with lavender oil 1:1 and dilute with a carrier oil and apply to area of concern.
  • Provide Sunburn Protection and Relief: Mix 2-3 drops with half teaspoon coconut oil and apply to skin.
  • Dog Flea Repellent: It’s recommended using peppermint oil topically for dogs by adding it to dog-friendly shampoos

Aromatic Scent Description (Perfumery Note):
Intensely minty, fresh, cool and herbaceous

Kid-safe: Avoid using (all routes) on children under 8 and use the diluted form until the age of 12

Cautious: Peppermint oil is non-toxic and non-irritant in low dilutions, but sensitization can occur due to the menthol content. It can cause irritation to the skin and mucus membranes and should be kept away from the eyes.

If you’re new to using peppermint oil, it’s a good idea to try a patch test on a small area of skin before applying peppermint oil to larger surfaces.

Some medications may adversely interact with Peppermint oil. So allow at least three hours between taking these together.

It should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.