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Peppermint oil is derived from the leaves of the peppermint plant or Mentha pipertita, a hybrid of the water mint and spearmint plants, and M. arvensis var. piperascensa, a plant from the Labiatae family. The essential oil is often used as a home remedy for stomach problems, muscle pain, and headaches. Aside from being available in its oil form, peppermint oil can be found in supplemental capsule form.Peppermint oil is often used in aromatherapy or the use of essential oils to support health. Studies have found that aromatherapy is effective in relieving anxiety, pain, and vomiting, as well as improving memory. The aroma of peppermint oil has been shown to improve memory and raise alertness.
1. |
Botanical Name |
Mentha Piperita |
2. |
Method of Extraction |
Steam Distilled |
3. |
Part Used |
Leaves and Flowers/Buds |
4. |
Color |
Clear with a Yellow Tinge |
5. |
Consistency |
Thin |
6. |
Perfumery Note |
Top |
7 |
Strength of Initial Aroma |
Strong |
1.Peppermint Essential Oil is widely credited with being a digestive aid.
2.Peppermint leaves contain menthol, which is a proven aid to digestion.
3.The familiar aroma of Mentha piperita is known for both its warming and cooling properties.
4.Friendly to the sinuses, peppermint is also useful to the muscular system, especially for women during monthly cycles or menopause.
5.Properties include being refreshing, a mental stimulant and energizing.
6.It relieves bad breath and is a good nerve tonic that helps with mental fatigue and nervous stress.
1. Blended oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, peppermint oil can assist with colic, cramps, back pain, inflamed bowel disorders, spastic colon, catarrh, colitis, circulation, constipation, coughs, diarrhea, sweaty and tired feet, flatulence, headaches, muscular pains, cramps and spasms, neuralgia, nausea, rheumatism and mental fatigue, skin that is red, irritated and itchy, as well as other inflammatory conditions.
2. Mouthwash
A mouthwash with peppermint oil included can help with bad breath and gum infections.
3. Cream or lotion
When included in a cream or lotion, it will help to ease the sting of sunburn, reduce redness of inflamed skin, and reduce itchiness and cools down the skin with its vasoconstrictor properties.
Although most essential oils blend well with one another, peppermint oil blends particularly well with benzoin, eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram, lemon and rosemary.
