Peppermint Essential Oil
Mentha x piperita
Peppermint Essential Oilis wonderfully fresh, cool, green-herbaceous, strongly minty with a powerful menthol and sweet undertone.
Peppermint Essential Oil The main constituent of peppermint is Menthol, a potent compound which unto itself causes a quick physical response when inhaled or applied the the skin. It produces a sensation of coolness which the body counteracts by increasing blood flow to the area of application, producing a warming effect.
BENEFITS
Peppermint Essential Oil offers numerous applications within beauty, cosmetic, aromatherapy and soap making applications. It is used to
Peppermint Essential Oil reduce fever and cool the skin.
Peppermint Essential Oil relieve skin itching due to bug bites. .is also revered for its many Peppermint Essential Oil reduce unwanted bacteria and viruses as well as reduce pain and inflammation. also used in dental care due to its breath refreshing properties,
Peppermint Essential Oil helps alleviate occasional stomach upset, promotes healthy respiratory function.
Peppermint Essential Oil cools the body during menopause hot flashes.
Emotionally
Peppermint Essential Oil is a refreshing and stimulating oil that is both soothing and enlightening.
PART USED Leaves
SYNONYMS Mentha balsamea Wild.
Mentha piperita L.
COMMON NAMES Mentha balsamea, Pepper Mint
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam Distilled Essential Oil
ORIGIN USA