Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint essential oil has been used since the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for its detoxifying effects.

Effect on mind: Aids concentration and memory. Stimulates the brain to think clearly, encouraging a fresh and bright feeling. Excellent for mental fatigue and depression. Good treatment for shock.

Effect on body: Excellent for all digestive disorders, including colic, heartburn, flatulence, diarrhoea, bloating, nausea and vommiting. Cooling when hot, yet warming when cold. Idea for colds/flu, especially sinus congestion, dry cough and sore throat. Stimulating for dizziness and fainting. Eases headaches, migraines and toothache. Helps aching feet and muscular mains. Discourages insects and vermin.

Effect on skin: Removes toxic congestion so could help in dermatitis, ringworm, scabies and pruitus. Has a cooling effect through constriction of capillaries. Relieves itching, inflammation and sunburn. Softens skin, removes blackheads and helps with oily skin and hair.

Blends well with: Benzoin, cypress, lavender, marjoram, rosemary.

Properties

Botanical (INCI) Name:

Mentha piperita

Appearance:

Colourless to pale yellow liquid

Odour:

Characteristic cool and sweet minty odour

Plant parts used:

Leaves

Extraction method:

Steam distillation

Region of origin:

China

Grade:

Cosmetic

Solubility:

Oils and Alcohol

Certification:

Conventional

Do not apply undiluted essential oils to your skin. Use a carrier oil or solvent to dilute first.

Eyes

Do not drip undiluted essential oils into eyes as this will cause a chemical burn and may result in temporary blindness. Diluted essential oils may be used close to the eyes. More here.

Ears

Undiluted essential oils should not be dripped into the ears, but diluted essential oils may be placed on a cotton wad for partial insertion.

Children

Keep essential oils in a place where young children cannot reach them, and never let them handle essential oils bottles.

Contraindications

If you have a skin condition, are pregnant, have epilepsy or asthma, are on a course of treatment with prescribed medication, or are in any doubt about any condition you may have, you are advised to seek the advice of a doctor or suitable practitioner before using pure essential oils.

For a full list of safety guidelines and more in depth information please visit the Tisserand Institute website.

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    jackielunam

    Shower steamers

    I use a lot of this in my shower steamers and they are great sellers. Good quality and great strong smell. Fab price too

    13/08/2024
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    foyeb1

    Beautiful oil

    Goes wonderfully in soap and shower steamers

    29/07/2024
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    Linda Holt

    Important oil for healing and pain relief
    Nice

    26/05/2024
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    debbie_webby

    So far I used this in my bathbombs, where it was really great. Not too over powering. But enough for it to smell good 😀 I have used it in one bath of soap. But its still curing, so I cant say how it holds. But so far, its still smells great, and it played nice 😀

    01/01/1970
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