Peppermint Pure Essential Oil 50ml

Peppermint (Mentha arvensis)

Aroma
Peppermint essential oil is a fresh, menthol oil with a strong, minty, and cooling aroma.

The plant
The Peppermint plant is native to Europe but nowadays the USA is the major producer of peppermint oil. The stem grows to about 3 feet high and has purple spiked flowers and serrated leaves. It is a hybrid of Watermint and Spearmint.

The extraction
Peppermint oil is extracted from the whole plant above ground. The best time for extraction is just before flowering, and the fresh or partly dried plant is used for the highest yield of good quality oil.

Affects
Peppermint essential oil is cooling when hot and warming when cold. It is used to disperse heat both physically and emotionally (e.g. anger). It has a stimulating and replenishing effect, so is useful for relieving tiredness, easing tension, and helping the muscles in the digestive system.

History
The Greek myths tell us that the nymph Mentha was pursued by Pluto, and Pluto’s wife was so jealous that she trod Mentha into the ground. Pluto felt compassion for the nymph and turned her into a herb, which is how Peppermint came to be.
The Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were fond users of peppermint oil. The Romans were famed for using it on their heads before and during celebratory feasts... possibly aware of its detoxifying effects!
It was in the 1750s and beyond that Peppermint has been cultivated for commercial uses.

Chemical constituents
Menthol (Alcohol), Menthyl acetate (Ester), Carvone, Jasmone, Menthone (Ketones), Carvacrol (Phenol), Limonene, Phellandrene (Terpenes).

Blending
Peppermint oil blends well with benzoin, eucalyptus, marjoram, lemon, lavender, and rosemary.

Ingredients:
Peppermint (Mentha arvensis)

Direction for use:
Dilute 6-10 drops to add to a bath. Mix 5 drops with water to use in an oil burner. Mix 6-10 drops with hot water as an inhalation. Mix 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil for massage.


Precautions:
Do not take internally. Keep away from children and eyes. If pregnant or have a medical condition consult your practitioner before use. If oil gets into your eyes splash out with water, seek medical advice if necessary. If unfamiliar with essential oils seek advice from a practitioner.