Mentha piperita
Smells intensely minty. Its aroma is reminiscent of peppermint candies, but it is more concentrated and more intense and strong in fragrance than spearmint essential oil. Clear with a yellow tinge in color with a thin consistency.
Benefits
- asthma
- colic
- exhaustion
- flu
- digestion
- flatulence
- help digestive issues (like spasms, IBS symptoms)
- headache
- reduce nausea
- scabies
- sinusitis
- vertigo
- potent antioxidant
- reduce pain
- soothe respiratory conditions
- promote respiratory cleansing,
- improve exercise performance
- improve mental focus
- freshen breath
- ease tight muscles
- relieve muscle and joint pain
- promote hair growth
- repel bugs
Topical
Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
Internal
Add 2 drops in a capsule filled with carrier oil.
Diffuse
Add between 2-4 drops in a diffuser.
Inhale
Drip between 2-3 drops of suggested essential oil or as otherwise directed, into the palm of the hands, rub once to open the molecules (rubbing will evaporate the oil), cup your hands around your mouth and nose and deeply inhale.
Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy. Avoid using at the very end of pregnancy to prevent breast milk from drying up.
Keep out of children’s reach.
Never apply undiluted essential oil to the skin. It’s best to do a patch test before using it on a larger area of the skin.
Discontinue use if redness, irritation, or other discomfort occurs.
Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas,
if contact occurs, rinse well with water.
Do not use essential oil if you have a known allergy to its components.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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