Peppermint

$8.59
	Peppermint Mentha piperita, SD, Cult., USA

Essential oil for use in aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Characteristics and Uses

Mentha piperta

Family -Lamiaceae

Region = United States

Color = pale yellow to greenish yellow

Aroma = Cool minty

Plant Description:

The plant is a herb that grows to aout 3 feet tall with dark green leaves and reddish-violet flowers.

Aromatherapy Uses:

Peppermint essential oil is best known as a remedy for headaches. Compresses are an effective medium to apply peppermint essential oil. Mix it with a cream and apply it in a halo to the forehead and neck along the hairline. It is a very effective means of getting the essential oil to the problem. In addition to relieving a headache, the cephalic property will aid in clearing the mind and leave the client feeling fresh and ready for mental effort. Peppermint essential oil stimulates, cools, restores and uplifts mind and body. It can also sooth the digestive system, and is excellent for tired head and feet. Peppermint essential oil has a cooling effect in feverish conditions. and it induces sweating, which will help to reduce a fever in a natural way.

Read about its use in treatment of Headaches

Source: aerial parts,
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating
traditional use: insect repellent, emollient, antiseptic, muscle relaxant

Perfume Note=Top

Blends with: bergamot, geranium, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sandalwood

Main constituents:- Menthol, carovne, cineol, limonene, menthone, pinene, thymol.

Precautions = skin irritant, avoid during pregnancy

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