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Peppermint Essential Oil








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Benefits:
- uplifting, energising and invigorating,
- can soothe sore muscles and joints,
- can help to relieve headaches and sinus congestion,
- naturally repels ants, flies, cockroaches and spiders.
How To Use:
Diffuser: Add 6-8 drops of essential oil to a diffuser.
Quick fix: A few deep inhalations from the bottle can help when you are at work, in the car or anytime you need a quick break.
Shower: Add 2-3 drops to the corner of the shower and enjoy the benefits of steam inhalation.
Foot Bath: Add 2 drops in a dispersant, such as oil, to a bowl of water and soak feet.
Massage: Use a 2.5% dilution; 50 drops in 100ml carrier oil to help ease aching muscles, reduce headaches and help with skin inflammation.
Compress: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of water. For treating inflammation or to cool down use cold to room temperature water. For aching tight muscles use warm to hot water. Agitate a face washer in the water, wring out excess moisture and apply washer to the affected area. Repeat two or three times as the compress cools down or warms up.
Steam Treatment: For the respiratory system, add 1 drop of essential oil to a bowl of steaming hot water. Lean over bowl and cover back of head with a small towel to trap aromatherapy vapours. Take slow deep breaths. Caution due to risk of burns or scalding and keep eyes covered during treatment as Peppermint steam may cause irritation.
Cleaning: Add up to 20 drops of Peppermint essential oil with 20 drops of your favourite citrus essential oil to a 100ml spray bottle. Fill with half Witch Hazel & distilled water, shake well and use as a surface disinfectant.
Safety Precaution: Do not use while pregnant and around babies and small children.
Blends well with: Basil, geranium, lavender, bergamot, cedarwood, cypress, lemon, lime, pine, rosemary and marjarom.
Size: 10ml / 0.34fl.oz
Botanical Name: Mentha Piperita
Source: India