PEPPERMINT

Botanical Name: Mentha piperata

Description: The Peppermint plant is a summer-growing perennial with upright square stems reaching three feet in height at maturity.

Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Peppermint Essential Oil is widely credited with being a digestive aid. Peppermint leaves contain menthol, which is a proven aid to digestion. The familiar aroma of Mentha piperita is known for both its warming and cooling properties. Friendly to the sinuses, peppermint is also useful to the muscular system, especially for women during monthly cycles or menopause. Properties include being refreshing, a mental stimulant and energizing. It relieves bad breath and is a good nerve tonic that helps with mental fatigue and nervous stress.

Blends well with: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Marjoram and Citrus Oils.

Aromatic Scent: Peppermint Essential Oil has strong minty notes with herbaceous warm undertones.

History: Peppermint oil is one of the world's oldest medicinal herbs with documented use in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

Cautions: Peppermint  Essential Oil should be used well diluted since high concentration can cause a burning sensation and sensitization. Avoid use during pregnancy.

 
2 fl. oz  (60 ml) of pure Essential Oil. All of our oils are 100% PURE and have not been cut or diluted. At the Essential Trading Post we stock a large selection of oils. At Essential Trading Post all our Essential oils are packaged in  glass Amber Bottles with Polycone Reducer caps and fully Labeled. Our oil line has multi uses from simply scenting your home to making a vast line of products. The theme at Essential Trading Post is "Scenting the World With Oil". Below we have included a general use section to aid the novice user. We are sure that you will create your own uses as you discover the wonders of scent. Very little of our oil is needed to create a long and lasting essence!

General Oil Uses:

General Household Freshening - Add a few drops of oil to your trash can, laundry wash, Dryer sheet, drain, vacuum bag filter, or on a tissue for placement in your drawers.

Diffusing - the oil in a Diffuser scents your home or office with wonderful uplifting smell. The most common Diffuser on the market in the Tea Lite Oil burner.

Bath - Add a few drops of oil to your running bath water and mix well before getting into the tub. Enjoy a wonderful scented bath soak!

Massage - Create your own Massage oil scent simply add a few drops oil to 1 ounce carrier oil such as Grapeseed oil and massage onto yourself or partner. Keep away from eyes and genital areas.

Product Scenting - Create your own scented products by adding oils to un-scented base products like; Hair Shampoo & Conditioners Base, Hand Soap Base, Body Lotion Base, Room Spray Base, Moisturizing Body Gel Base, Reed Diffuser Base, Melt & Pour or Cold Press Soap making,


 

Safety Tips:

Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes.
Always dilute essential oils with carrier oils before applying them directly to your skin.
Stop using oil immediately if redness, burning, itching or irritation occurs. A test area such as the inside of your elbow can be used to determine if you are allergic to the oil. Simply apply a small amount of the diluted oil and wait 12 hours to determine if irritation has occurred.
Please be aware that all oils are not suitable for all uses. If you have certain underlying medical conditions it would be wise to research the oil you are considering using. Aromatherapy should not be used as a substitution for sound medical advice obtained from your physician.


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