Peppermint - Organic (5ml & 15ml)

Pure, Organic Peppermint Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita

Origin: India

Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Aroma: Minty, penetrating

Perfume Note: Top

Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Source: Aerial parts

Main Chemical Components: Menthol, menthone, 1,8-cineole, limonene

Blends Well With: Bergamot, geranium, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, and sandalwood essential oils

Description and Uses:

Organic Peppermint essential oil is energizing with a penetrating, minty aroma that helps to relieve both mental and physical fatigue. It improves alertness, just put a dab behind the earlobes or the back of the neck to enjoy its energizing effect. We recommend use throughout the day, if you use it close to bedtime, it may keep you awake at night. 

Peppermint essential oil added to a massage blend may help with digestive problems and flatulence. It is amazing and soothing in a footbath after a long day on your feet.

Peppermint essential oil is also widely used for easing headaches, sinus congestion, and sore muscles and joints.

Traditional use:

emollient, antiseptic, muscle relaxant. 

Cautions:

Peppermint oil can cause skin irritation. Do not use Peppermint oil when pregnant.