Overview
Peppermint is an aromatic perennial herb with purple flowers and green leaves. It is a versatile oil with multiple uses and applications across the cosmetic, cleaning industry and finally in aromatherapy. It’s used to soothe nausea and other stomach issues, increases alertness before a long meeting and cool overworked muscles (thanks to the menthol). Peppermint also a decongestant, relieve headaches and tackle symptoms from premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Primary Benefits
Skin And Hair Care:
- Helps stimulate hair growth.
- Increases blood circulation around the scalp.
Parasite Control:
- Keeps away rodents and repels insects.
Relaxation:
- Has a minty feel that cools and calms the body.
Health:
- Solves indigestion/digestion problems.
- Relieves headache.
- Alleviates motion sickness.
- Curbs appetite.
Cleaning:
- Disinfects surfaces.
- Deodorises the air.
Directions For Use
Aromatically:
- Add a few drops into your diffuser.
- Add some drops to your hot bath.
- Add to household cleaning agents.
- Add a few drops in hot water or onto a hot towel and inhale.
- Blend with other citrus oils to lighten up fragrance and spray.
Topically:
Always conduct a test patch on the inner forearm by applying diluted essential oil and give it time, if it does not show adverse reactions use on other parts of the body.
- Mix with carrier oils and apply on hair or skin.
- Rub a few drops between your palms.
- Add to your moisturizer for toning and rejuvenation of the skin.
- Add a few drops to a damp towel and apply directly to inflamed areas, wounds and ringworms.
Internally:
- Dilute and use as mouth rinse to freshen breath and for improved oral health.
Other:
- Dilute and burn in an oil burner.
