Peppermint Essential Oil

Description

Peppermint essential oil, certified organic

100% pure therapeutic grade
Certifed organic, BioGro
Botanical name: Mentha piperita
Plant part used: flowering herb
Method of distillation: steam distilled
Origin: India

The Mentha piperita herb, more commonly known as peppermint, reaches up to 88.9 centimetres in height and produces dark-green, fragrant leaves covered in fine hairs. The plant produces no seeds, but spreads through an underground network of rhizomes.

The plant’s leaves and flowers are used to obtain the essential oil, via steam distillation. Around 50 percent of the oil is composed of menthol.

Other uses of peppermint oil include the treatment of insomnia, headaches, nervousness and muscle spasms.
When added to hot water, the menthol-rich vapors are inhaled to relieve congestion.
When applied topically, the oil is believed to relieve sore muscles and joints, and to soothe dry, itchy skin.

Peppermint is used in soaps and shampoos to produce a minty scent. In balms it provides a cooling sensation to the skin.

In aromatherapy, peppermint oil is believed to invigorate the mind, improve the mood and relieve tension or anxiety. The essential oil is also used as a natural pesticide in some commercial products.

Cautions: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.

Safety data: Dilute essential oils before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals, a skin test is recommending prior to use, contact with eyes should be avoided.

Storage: it is recommended that oils package in in metal containers (for safe shipping) or dark glass/amber containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum .

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Our products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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