Peppermint

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Safe for aromatic use
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Safe for topical use
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Safe for internal use

Oil Category: Single Oil

Family Name: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Affects these Body Systems: Digestive system , Muscular system , Skeletal system , Nervous system , Respiratory system , Integumentary (skin) system

Usage: Aromatic, Topical, Internal

Contraindications: Skin irritation

Blends well with: Frankincense , Wild orange , Wintergreen , Lavender

Element: Air

Method of the Extraction: Steam Distillation

Oil Chemical composition: phenolic alcohols: menthol, piperitols, ketones: mentoon pulegone, piperitone, carnon, jazene, monoterpene: alpha and beta-pines, l-limonene, ociene, myrcene, p-cymén, beta-felandene, sabinene, alpha-terpinene, terpinoleene, campfen, sesquimopene: germacene-D, beta-bourbonene, zeta-bulgarene, gamma-cadine, beta-caryophylene, beta-elemen, beta-pharyne, muurolene, esters: mentyl acetate, also mentyl butyrate and isarate, oxides: 1,8 cineol, piperitone oxide, caryophylene oxide, furanoids: mentofuran, phenols: terpinen-4-ol, alcohols: alpha terpineol, linalool, sesquierpene alcohols: viridiflorol, furanokumarins: esculetine, sulphides:mint sulphide, dimentyl sulphide.

Part of the plant: Leaves

Aroma: Menthol, sharp, Intense

Taste: Menthol, sharp, Intense

Properties:

Analgesic
Antibacterial
Anti-carcinogenic
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Anticonvulsant
Antiviral
Exciting

Description

Peppermint – the lightening oil with its rich balsamic scent improves mental attention, relieves stress and tension, fights arthritis or fever, stimulates self-confidence and strengthens memory.
It has analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant properties. It is one of the oldest and most used oils. Mint has been used by Egyptians and Romans for ages. It has beneficial effects whenever we are physically or mentally burdened.
It can be used for:
* Headaches, stomach ulcers, nausea, stress, shock: on the temples and neck.
* Digestive problems: Internally in a capsule or in water.
* Bad breath, gum disease: like mouthwash.
* Respiratory problems: on the chest and on the skin under the nose.
* It helps to get rid of dandruff and lice: massage into the scalp.
* Cooling effect: on the neck.
* Supports the immune system: internally in a capsule or in water.
* It improves blood circulation: to specific places.
* Hot flushes: on the neck.
Other uses:
This oil can help with anger, arthritis, colic, depression, fatigue, food poisoning, hysteria, inflammation, liver problems, nerves, rheumatism, seizures, lifting and opening of the sensory system, soothing and cooling of the skin, toothache, tuberculosis and as water flavoring.