Peppermint

Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Physically & Mentally Refreshing

This cooling, minty fragrance is an effective stimulant, alleviating mental fatigue. Helps to relieve anger, hysteria, nervous trembling, travel sickness, nausea, stomach aches and indigestion. A powerful antiseptic. Use for respiratory disorders such as colds, coughs, asthma, and pneumonia. 

• Helps relieve anger, hysteria, nervous trembling, travel sickness, nausea, stomachaches and indigestion
  
• Use for aching feet. Mix 1-2 drops with a teaspoon of Jojoba
• Said to help remove blackheads and effective on oily skin and hair

Blends well with Geranium and Marjoram

How to Use : 

• Bath: Mix 4-8 drops, 2-3 drops for children,  in a carrier oil or dispersant, add to bath salts like Dead Sea Salts or Epsom Salts, bath water or to a hand or foot soak.
• Diffuse: Add several drops of oil to an aromatherapy diffuser or spray bottle of water
• Hair Care: Add 5-8 drops to 120ml of unscented shampoo & conditioner:
• Headaches:  Gently massage 1 drop mixed with 10ml of carrier oil onto the temples or sniff directly from the bottle or scented tissue.
• Inhalation: A few drops on your pillow at night aids sleep. Add 2-3 drops to a bowl of hot water, inhale deeply for 5 minutes. Place a few drops on a tissue or in the palms, rub hands together and then cup hands over the nose and take several deep breaths
• Massage: Add 7-12 drops to 60ml carrier oil. Rub into aching feet. 

Important Notes: Skin irritant. Do not use undiluted. Avoid if nursing. May antidote homeopathic remedies.

Source: www.colourenergy.com
Disclaimer: Information and statements on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Information provided does not substitute for professional medical advice and care. Consult your doctor or Aromatherapist before use if prone to seizures, high/low blood pressure, pregnant or nursing. For external use only. Keep away from children, pets and eyes.