Organic Peppermint Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil is a popular, highly-concentrated, multi-purpose oil revered for its many therapeutic properties! MINDBODYAROMA's wonderfully cool, fresh, minty and organically crafted Peppermint Oil is steam-distilled from crisp, deliciously green leaves of the Mentha piperita plant.
This oil packs a powerful punch, and can help many ailments, it's often used in over-the-counter muscle and joint formulations. The main constituent of peppermint is Menthol, a potent compound which acts fast when inhaled. When applied to the skin, it produces a cooling sensation, which increases blood flow to the area, thereby producing a warming effect.
Benefits:
- Reduces unwanted bacteria and viruses
- Reduces pain and inflammation.
- Relieves stomach upsets
- Promotes healthy respiratory function and can even help with allergy relief.
Uses: Peppermint oil can be used for aromatherapy and natural perfumery, home healing remedies, beauty, cosmetic, and soap-making applications. It can also be diffused to stimulate mental clarity and to improve concentration when working or studying. A few drops can be used in healthy beverages like smoothies and teas as a refreshment.
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THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, circulatory, decongestant, digestive, stimulant, stomachic, tonic. THERAPEUTIC USES: Headache, migraine, digestive problems, nausea, colic, gastrointestinal disorders, flatulence, Crohn's disease, IBS, sinus congestion, muscular aches and pain, muscular injuries, muscular spasm, sciatica, sprains, rheumatism, menstrual cramps, neuralgia, mental exhaustion, tension, fatigue, apathy. PRECAUTIONARY ADVICE: Avoid during pregnancy and while breast feeding. Avoid using undiluted in baths and showers. BOTANICAL NAME: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil ORIGIN: USA PART USED: Leaves EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distilled NOTE CLASSIFICATION: Top note CAS Number: 8006-90-4 ; 84082-70-2 |
