Peppermint essential oil is said to be good for ailments like asthma, colic, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, chest congestion and vertigo. This oil is supposed to be excellent for mental fatigue and depression, refreshing and stimulating with its menthol content.
Usage
- It is good for the skin and is used in lotions to treat sunburn, itchiness or inflamed skin.
- It helps fight bad breath and gum infections when used in mouthwashes.
- When used in an oil burner it is not only therapeutic it also keeps away mosquitoes and other insects.
More Info
- Peppermint is native to the Mediterranean but is now grown in other countries in Europe, America, and Asia.
- Discoveries prove that peppermint has been used since ancient times in Egypt, Greece, Rome, China and Japan.
- According to Greek myth, a nymph called Mentha was turned, in a fit of anger, into a mint plant by her lover’s wife Persephone.
- According to Pliny, peppermint was used to crown the Greeks and Romans during feasts.
- It has been used medicinally in England for the last few centuries.
How to use Essential oils
- Diffusion: Use an essential oil diffuser or oil burner to disperse the aroma of your chosen oil into the air.
- Topical Application: Dilute essential oils with a carrier oil and apply them to your skin.
- Inhalation: Inhaling the aroma of essential oils directly from the bottle or by adding a few drops to a tissue.
- Bath: Add a few drops of essential oil to your bathwater for a soothing and aromatic bath experience.
- Aromatherapy Jewelry: Wear diffuser jewelry, such as bracelets or necklaces with absorbent pads, designed to hold essential oils.
Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians. This product has not been tested on animals
Extraction Method – Steam Distillation Bottled in the UK
Peppermint Essential Oil 10ml Size 10ml
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