Peppermint Essential Oil
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Peppermint essential oil has been used for health purposes for several thousand years. Records from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt mention that it was used for digestive disorders and other conditions.Peppermint essential oil is known to soothe the digestive system. Cleanse and decongest the skin. It relieves headaches, promotes clarity and enhances memory and feelings of alertness while stimulating the brain.
Certified Organic Peppermint Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Mentha Piperita.
Origin: India.
Source & Extractions: Steam distilled leaves.
CHARACTERISTICS
Sharp and crisp aroma.
AROMATHERAPY USES
Skincare - Peppermint essential oil cleanses and decongests the skin and treats blackheads, pimples, dark circles and blemishes. Research also shows that the oil is beneficial in treating rashes, itching and bites from insects.
Mind - Peppermint essential oil promotes clarity and enhances memory and feelings of alertness while stimulating the brain. Elevates mental exhaustion, impatience, indecision, irritability, poor memory, and shock and improves mental clarity/lack of concentration.
Body - Peppermint essential oil is clearing; it has antiseptic and anti-infectious action and is particularly suited to relieving headaches, migraines, hay fever, sinus and catarrhal congestion, fever, general coughs and colds and digestive issues.
When inhaled, the stimulating aroma of peppermint essential oil relieves travel sickness symptoms, jet lag and general fatigue.
Home - Use Peppermint essential oil as an insect repellent and mice deterrent.
BLENDS WELL WITH
Basil, Cedarwood, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Pine, Rosemary and Citrus Oils.
CAUTION
For external use only.
Always dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin and keep them away from mucous membranes. Never use essential oils undiluted.
Please do not take them internally unless you are working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
Keep away from children. Before using topically, perform a small patch test on your inner forearm by applying a small quantity of diluted essential oil. Wash the area if you experience any irritation. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours, it is safe to use on your skin.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Packed in a recyclable and reusable amber glass bottle.
Available size - 1ml and 10ml.
Shelf life - 6 years.
For educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.