| Peppermint Oil NOW Peppermint Oil is steam distilled from certified
organic peppermint leaves. This essential oil is 100% pure.
Peppermint is one of the most useful and beloved essential oils.
Refreshing, cooling, uplifting, and restoring, peppermint has a variety of
therapeutic uses. Used extensively in both Eastern and Western medicine for
everything from indigestion to diarrhea, headaches to tired feet, and toothaches
to cramps. Peppermint is also a big favorite among the food industry, and
can be found as a flavoring agent in gums, candy, ice cream, and pastries.
However, peppermint really shines in aromatherapy, as its fresh, comforting
scent soothes and relieves all sorts of ailments, both mental and physical.
Fun Fact: Peppermint was widely used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and may have been cultivated by the Egyptians. The term "mint" is from the Greek Mintha, a mythological nympth
transformed into a plant by the goddess Persephone after she learned of her
husband Pluto's love for her.
Mixes well with: Basil, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender,
lemon, myrrh, pine, rosemary, spearmint, tea tree, and wintergreen.
Extraction method: Steam distillation.
Parts used: Flowering herb.
Safety Information: Avoid if pregnant or breast feeding. Do not use on babies
or small children. May cause irritation to sensitive skin, however it is rare.
Do a patch test, first, before applying in large amounts. Do not use in baths.
Should not be used in conjunction with homeopathic remedies, as it will act as
an antidote.
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