The powerful, zesty scent of peppermint oil is emotionally refreshing, clarifying and awakening. Use peppermint oil to form an atmosphere of soothing aromas and release build up of tension and stress.
Botanical name: Mentha piperita
Origin: USA
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Description: Peppermint is a colourless oil with a fresh, strong, somewhat grassy-minty aroma.
Major constituents: A typical chemical composition of Peppermint Essential Oil:
Menthol (40.0%), menthone (18.7%), 1,8-cineole (7.3%), methyl acetate (3.8%), methofuran (3.0%), isomenthone(2.5%), limonene (2.5%), b-pinene (1.8%), a-pinene (1.4%), germacrene-d (1.3%), trans-sabinene hydrate (1.0%), pulegone (0.8%).
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Indications: Peppermint will help to relieve nervous tension and stress of study or work. Useful as an inhalation for the relief of nasal congestion and sinusitis. Peppermint oil is also useful for the temporary relief of digestive problems such as indigestion and flatulence.
Emotions: The zesty scent of peppermint is emotionally refreshing, clarifying and awakening.
Skin care: Patchouli may be used for dry, cracked or chapped skin.
Directions: Adults: Add 5 drops to oil vaporiser or bath 4 drops to every 10ml carrier oil.
Safety: Peppermint is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.