| Latin name : Mentha piperita |
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| Color : Clear with a pale yello w or grennish tinge |
| Method of Extraction : Steam Distilled |
| Peppermint Oil Scent : Minty, slightly camphor lice |
| Peppermint Oil Uses : Flatulence, cramping, nausea, itching of ringworm, herpes blisters, scabies, headache. |
| Peppermint Oil Caution : Can burn, avoid during pregnancy. |
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| Peppermint has a long tradition of medicinal use. In 1879 the British Medical Journal reported the reliving influence of menthol upon headaches and neuralgia. |
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| Belonging to the mint family there are is a wide variety of mint species. Mint is a very popular herb, widely grown in the herb garden, they spread rapidly and provide a wonderful fragrance. Peppermint grows wild throughout Europe, North America and Australia and is widely cultivated for medicinal and food use. |
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| Extraction of the oil : |
| The oil varies from colorless to pale yellow or sometimes with a distinct greenish tinge. The strong, penetrating aroma has a sweet undertone. The oil is extracted from the fresh flowering tops of the plants, ideally removed slightly before the plants bloom. |
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| Properties : |
| Peppermint Oil is both soothing and energizing. The distinctive 'coolness' of the oil stimulates the body and mind. |
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| Usage : |
| Peppermint invigorates, revitalizes, refreshes and also brings mental clarity. Blending well with other essential oils peppermint creates excellent blends for massage. Used in a cool bath Peppermint is an ideal energizer, yet a soothing bath of peppermint will help you unwind and relax at the end of the day. |
