peppermint essential oil (mentha piperita)

 features

botanical name– mentha piperita

origin– naturalized in europe and america, produced mainly in france, england, america, russia, bulgaria, italy, hungary, morocco, and china.

part of plant used– flowering herb

method of extraction– steam distillation

aroma and colour– peppermint oil is a pale yellow or greenish colored liquid with a highly penetrating, grassy-minty camphoraceous odor. 

therapeutic indication– analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, stomachic, sudorific, and vermifuge.

principal constituents– menthol (29-48%), menthone (20-31%), menthyl acetate, menthofuran, limonene, pulegone, cineol, among others.

how to use– diffuse, bath and massage.

 therapeutic properties- peppermint oil has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic properties. It helps to give relief from muscle and joint pain, and also muscle cramps. Peppermint oil is known to give relief from cold, cough, fever and other respiratory problems. It is also used for indigestion and nausea problems too.

skincare- peppermint oil helps to make skin brighter. It controls the secretion of excess oil and prevents clogging of pores and the break of acne.  peppermint essential oil gives the skin a refreshed look.

haircare- peppermint oil is good for both hair and scalp. It may help soothe dryness, itchiness and other scalp problems. It is helpfully used for oily as well as dry scalp. Peppermint oil is considered good for promoting hair growth. It is also a good remedy for hair loss.

emotional- peppermint oil gives relief from stress, headache, depression, and mental exhaustion. It is also effective for anxiousness and restlessness. Peppermint oil can affect and improve mental clarity and raise one’s energy levels.

peppermint essential oil (mentha piperita)

 features

botanical name– mentha piperita

origin– naturalized in europe and america, produced mainly in france, england, america, russia, bulgaria, italy, hungary, morocco, and china.

part of plant used– flowering herb

method of extraction– steam distillation

aroma and colour– peppermint oil is a pale yellow or greenish colored liquid with a highly penetrating, grassy-minty camphoraceous odor. 

therapeutic indication– analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, stomachic, sudorific, and vermifuge.

principal constituents– menthol (29-48%), menthone (20-31%), menthyl acetate, menthofuran, limonene, pulegone, cineol, among others.

how to use– diffuse, bath and massage.

 therapeutic properties- peppermint oil has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic properties. It helps to give relief from muscle and joint pain, and also muscle cramps. Peppermint oil is known to give relief from cold, cough, fever and other respiratory problems. It is also used for indigestion and nausea problems too.

skincare- peppermint oil helps to make skin brighter. It controls the secretion of excess oil and prevents clogging of pores and the break of acne.  peppermint essential oil gives the skin a refreshed look.

haircare- peppermint oil is good for both hair and scalp. It may help soothe dryness, itchiness and other scalp problems. It is helpfully used for oily as well as dry scalp. Peppermint oil is considered good for promoting hair growth. It is also a good remedy for hair loss.

emotional- peppermint oil gives relief from stress, headache, depression, and mental exhaustion. It is also effective for anxiousness and restlessness. Peppermint oil can affect and improve mental clarity and raise one’s energy levels.