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Peppermint

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Constituents: Menthyl Acetate, Menthone, Cineole, Limonene, Phellandrene, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene
Aromatic Description: Minty, reminiscent of peppermint candies, but more concentrated. More fragrant than spearmint.
Aromatic Properties: concentration, cooling, exhaustion, invigorating, memory loss, refreshing, relaxing, revitalizing, stimulating
Blends well with Rosemary, Lavender, Marjoram, Lemon, Eucalyptus and Spearmint.
Usage: massage; vaporisation; insect repellent; and foot bath.

Possible Uses: Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies, sinusitis, vertigo, ant repellent, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bronchitis, carminative, catarrh, cellulite, circulatory stimulant, colds, constipation, deodorant, dermatitis, digestive, disinfectant, emollient, fainting, febrifuge, fibrosis, gingivitis, hay fever, heartburn, heatstroke, hemorrhoids, indigestion, insect repellent, itching, jet lag, lumbago, mosquito repellent, muscular aches, neuralgia, oily skin, osteoporosis, palpitations, raises blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, ringworm, sunburns, tendonitis, toning, toothaches, upper abdominal pain, varicose veins, vomiting, water retention.

Safety Information: Avoid in cardiac fibrillation, epilepsy, fever. Mucous membrane irritant and neurotoxic (toxic to the nerves). This oil is nontoxic but may sensitize the skin and is an irritant in high concentration, use in moderation only. Do not use with homeopathic remedies; Do not use when pregnant; May irritate sensitve skin; Do not use on babies or young children. Use well diluted.

Cooling and refreshing, helps to clarify the mind. This essential oil is extracted from the leaves and flowering tops by steam distillation. It stimulates, refreshes, cools, restores and uplifts mind and body. Excellent for refreshing tired head and feet. Sniff from bottle or one drop on handkerchief to revive during travel. Add a few drops to car dashboard to help stay alert and clear thinking.

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