– Refreshing & Stimulating – Aroma: Minty Blends well with Lavender, Orange, Geranium, Clary sage, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Juniper Berry Country of Origin: Austalia Ingredient: 100% pure essential oil Handcrafted in small batches in Singapore How To Use Diffuse– For its refreshing scent that stimulates and clears the mind Topical Application (Diluted)– Helps with itch, muscle tension, digestion etc. For more information, check out our Care Guide. Medicinal Uses Stimulates the central nervous system and counteracts drowsiness and fatigue by increasing alertness and promoting clear thinking. Calms and soothes tense muscles eases painful menstrual cramps, cools hot flashes and fevers, Reduces the inflammation and swelling of muscular aches, pains, sprains, and strains. Relieves the itching and swelling of dermatitis and sunburn. Also relieves headaches, whether from tension or migraine. Clears sinuses and can improve breathing, particularly in asthma and bronchitis. Serves as an insect repellent and soothes the itching and swelling of insect bites. Helps with digestive system Stimulates the appetite Increases stomach acidity necessary for digestion Beauty Benefits Fights bacterial infection and reduces the oiliness present with acne and blemishes. Stimulates circulation and helps enliven dull, dry skin. Leaves skin feeling soft and silky. Regulates and normalizes oily skin and hair. It constricts capillaries and minimizes the redness of broken capillaries and varicose veins. Emotional Effects Cools emotions and dissipates anger, hysteria, and nervousness. It energizes and relieves mental fatigue Uplifts mood Inspires confidence Increases alertness and improves concentration Stimulates the brain, improves memory, and clarifies thought processes. It increases insight and inspires new thoughts and ideas. Folklore and Herbal Heritage In Roman mythology when Pluto professed his love for the nymph Mentha, his wife Persephone, afire with jealousy, crushed Mentha into dust on the ground. Pluto, unable to change her back, transformed her into a peppermint plant and gave her a fresh fragrance so that she would smell sweet whenever stepped upon. The ancient Hebrews added peppermint to perfume possibly for its aphrodisiac attributes Played a prominent part in Greek and Roman religious rites. For thousands of years, Asians, Egyptians, and Native Americans have soothed digestive difficulties with peppermint and used it to freshen their breath. During the eighteenth century Became a well-known medicine throughout Europe and North America. Relieved such common complaints as colic, gas, headaches, heartburn, and indigestion. Other information Compact, serrated-edged leaves on short, square stems contrast with the long, spear-like spikes bearing the tiny purple, pink, or white spikes bearing the tiny purple, pink, or white flowers of the peppermint plant. Originally, some twenty-five species of peppermint were native to Asia and Europe, but hybridization had reduced this number. Now this member of the Lamiaceae family grows commercially in humid regions of Australia, Brazil, China, England, France, Japan, Morocco, Spain, and the United States. Botanical name: Mentha piperata Extraction method: Steam distillation Precautions Peppermint oil may elevate blood pressure, so you should refrain from using it if you have high blood pressure. May irritate sensitive skin. Can stimulate menstrual flow and stop the flow of milk, so women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid it. Can counteract homeopathic remedies. If you are using both peppermint oil and a homeopathic remedy, allow at least one hour between the two.
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