We all know the unmistakable scent of peppermint. While you might associate this herb’s aroma and taste with the holiday season, Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha Piperita) has been used year round for millennia for its many medicinal and cosmetic benefits.It has a fresh, minty scent with herbaceous undertones. Frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral hygiene. The entire plant contains menthol, an organic compound with local anesthetic properties which provides a wonderful cooling sensation while it naturally alleviates discomfort.
Ingredients
100% Natural Peppermint Essential Oil
Recommended Uses
Listed below are some suggested applications:
Bath - 8-10 Drops. This can be used directly or diluted in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil.
Jacuzzi and hot tubs: 6-10 drops depending on the size of the tub. Do not dilute in carrier oil as it can coat the pipes.
Sauna: 1-2 drops in 500 ml of water. Apply this to the heat source.
Diffuser and aroma lamps: 3-6 drops. In a diffuser add water to ¾ full and then add oil.
Inhalation: 3-5 drops. On a handkerchief or soft cloth.
Water bowl: 1-9 Drops depending on the size of the bowl. Fill the bowl with hot water and add the oil/blend. The aroma should penetrate the room in 5-10 minutes.
Compress: 4-6 drops in 2 cups of warm water.
Massage Oil: 15-20 drops diluted in 30 ml of carrier oil such as sweet almond, Apricot Kernel, Grape seed, Wheat germ, Jojoba, or any vegetable oil.
Facial Massage Oil: 3-4 drops diluted in 15ml carrier oil such as Almond, apricot kernel, jojoba, grape seed, wheat germ etc.
Not for medicinal use.
For external use only.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep bottle tightly closed to avoid evaporation.
Do not use undiluted.
Pregnant women should consult a physician before use.
