Description
Description
Peppermint essential oil
Latin name: Mentha Piperita
Family: Lamiaceae
Scent phase: First
Aroma: Sharp, pungent, minty
Country of origin: India
Action:
Anaesthetic; antiseptic; pain-relieving; anti-inflammatory; fever-reducing; increases the functional activity of the stomach; eases toothache; stimulates and normalises menstruation; reduces lactation; activates brain function; helps with nervous disorders; generally stimulating; tones the work of the heart; vasoconstrictor; antispasmodic; astringent.
Effect on the mind:
Peppermint oil can calm anger, hysteria and nervous trembling. An excellent remedy for mental overstrain and depression.
Effect on the body:
Distinguished by a dual effect: it refreshes when it is hot and warms when it is cold. This makes peppermint oil a good remedy for colds. Helps well in lung diseases, as well as in dry cough and congestion of the nasal and frontal sinuses. Used in asthma, bronchitis, cholera, pneumonia and tuberculosis. Has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, especially in acute attacks. Peppermint oil has a relaxing and light anaesthetic action on the muscles of the stomach. Helps in food poisoning and eliminates bad breath. Can improve the condition in diseases of the kidneys and liver. Tones the heart and brain. The cooling and pain-relieving action shows itself in headache, toothache and migraines. Relieves painful sensations in the feet and brings some relief to sufferers from rheumatism, neuralgia and muscle pain.
Effect on the skin:
Neutralises toxic congestion, and therefore its use can be beneficial in dermatitis, ringworm, scabies and itching of the skin. Mint oil, by narrowing the capillaries, has a refreshing action, as a result of which it reduces inflammation and relieves pain in sunburn. Softens the skin, helps get rid of acne and improves oily skin and oily hair.
Combinations
Cedar, cypress, lavender, rosemary, pine.
How to use: Essential oils are highly concentrated phyto-essences! They are intended for use only in a heavily diluted form, after studying specialist literature, consulting an aromatherapist and further studying the precautions!
Never neglect this warning!
Important note: the information presented in the descriptions is for educational purposes only. The data is not complete and does not guarantee accurate information.
General safety information:
* Do not take any oils internally without consulting a qualified specialist.
* Do not apply essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts or other concentrated preparations to the skin undiluted and without first doing a patch test.
* If you are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, asthma or cancer, have liver damage or any other medical problems, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy specialist.
* Be extremely careful when using essential oils for the care of children. Use only mild oils and in very low doses.
* Keep essential oils out of the reach of children.
* When using essential oils, it is safest to consult a qualified practising aromatherapist.
* If you have never used a particular essential oil before, you should do patch tests before use.
Storage conditions: store in a dry, ventilated place in a glass container, out of the reach of children.
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