PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL (Mentha piperita)
Peppermint is used in a lot of things, from the gum you chew to freshen your breath to the toothpaste you use to clean your teeth. Peppermint oil is a common smell, that almost everybody could name something with peppermint in it!
Peppermint essential oil is used extensively in not only the food industry but also in perfumery and in aromatherapy. It has a penetrating grassy-minty, sometimes camphoraceous odour that most people associate with chewing gum or toothpaste. But did you know it can also be used to treat a range of ailments including:
- headaches
- nausea
- mental fatigue
- shock
Its therapeutic properties:
- make it a great stimulant if you need a clear head
- means blending it with eucalyptus or marjoram makes it a good massage oil for sore, aching muscles
It also makes a fantastic tasting lip balm too!
Below are some suggested uses for Peppermint essential oil:
- Burn 2-3 drops in an oil burner to create a refreshing, uplifting atmosphere or blend 1 drop of peppermint with 3 drop of lemon for a clean, headclearing atmosphere.
- Blend 6 drops of marjoram with 2 drops of eucalyptus and 2 drops of peppermint and add to 25ml of carrier oil for an effective muscle relief massage oil.