Description
Peppermint essential oil is useful all year round thanks to its cool, refreshing menthol aroma. Peppermint energizes, stimulates and promotes concentration. It is
especially useful if there are respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.
It is one of the most effective remedies for headaches and nausea.
Peppermint essential oil blends well with lavender, tea tree, rosemary, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lemon and pine. Due to its strong menthol aroma, it is
NOT RECOMMENDED for pregnant women, nursing mothers, children under 3 years of age, people with asthma, epilepsy and high blood pressure.
Instructions for use
When you buy this essential oil, you will also receive a leaflet with extensive information about the properties and uses of the oil.
Best practice is to use peppermint essential oil in moderation during the day, avoiding evening use.
Instructions for use
• Use peppermint essential oil in a diffuser if you have bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia. Mix peppermint with eucalyptus or rosemary essential oil to enhance the effect. These essential oils have a strong disinfecting effect on the respiratory tract, they stimulate the immune system and help to heal faster. In addition, essential oils purify the air and prevent the spread of infections in the home. It would be enough to put 6-8 drops of essential oil in the diffuser.
• Use peppermint oil if you drive long distances. This promotes concentration and will prevent you from falling asleep at the wheel.
• Bring home an extra sense of freshness and cleanliness by blending peppermint and grapefruit oils. 3 drops of peppermint and 5 drops of grapefruit oil in your diffuser will do wonders!
• During the winter season, add 10 drops of peppermint oil to a bucket of water, dip a cloth or floor rag in it and use it to clean furniture surfaces and wash floors. It will give your home additional freshness.
• If you have a stuffy nose, put a few drops of peppermint oil on your palms, rub them together and inhale for 30-60 seconds. The same type of inhalation is useful if there is a headache or nausea.
• Peppermint works great in the sauna! Put 20-30 drops of essential oil in a thin container or metal bowl with hot water, place it in the warmest corner of the sauna and enjoy the smell!
• If you have a headache, add a few drops of peppermint oil to half a teaspoon of lotion or natural oil and massage this mixture into the forehead, temples, back of the neck and shoulders. It will be an instant help and relief. Never use peppermint essential oil on large areas of skin, as the menthol can irritate the skin.
• Peppermint essential oil also has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, it is a good helper if you have bloating, indigestion, constipation. Massage the abdomen several times a day in a clockwise direction with 5 ml of any vegetable oil to which 3-4 drops of peppermint oil have been added. Repeat this several times a day.
• Use peppermint oil to cool off on hot summer days. Add 20 drops of oil to a 200ml fragrance-free shower gel, mix thoroughly and wash your body with it. It will give a cooling and refreshing sensation. You can also experiment by slightly improving your daily shampoo - this will allow your hair to shine brighter.
• After a long day in high heels, the feet get tired and sometimes even swell. Prepare yourself a relaxing and cooling foot bath by adding a handful of salt, 5 drops of peppermint essential oil, pour this salt into a bowl of water and soak your feet for 10-15 minutes.
• After an active workout in the gym, if you have overworked muscles, joint pain or sprained ligaments, massage the painful areas with the following mixture: 50ml of sweet almond oil + 5 drops of peppermint, 5 drops of lavender, 2 drops of chamomile (if you have it).
• Peppermint oil has antibacterial and refreshing properties, so it is a good mouthwash, especially if you have problems with your teeth. Make your own mouthwash by mixing a teaspoon of salt with 2-3 drops of peppermint oil and dissolving it in a glass of warm water. Rinse your mouth several times a day. We recommend it if you have periodontal disease (mucosa damage), if you tend to have bad breath.
• Spiders, insects and other parasites do not tolerate the aroma of peppermint essential oil. Clean the rooms with water to which peppermint oil has been added, spray the special places where spiders have settled thoroughly with the following mixture: equal parts water, table vinegar (1:1) and 20 drops of peppermint oil.
• To get rid of mosquitoes and ticks on outerwear, apply a few drops. The essential oil will evaporate in body heat.
Ingredients: INCI: Mentha Piperita Leaf Oil*, limonene**, linalool**.
* ecological component
** naturally found in essential oils
Latin name: Mentha piperita
Country of origin: India
Content: 5 ml glass bottle
