Peppermint Essential Oil is popular with people who use peppermint as a household item for purposes such as cleaning and deodorizing & pest control, but it still maintains its therapeutic qualities. Its attraction is its low cost especially in larger quantities and can be a great value in cleansers, insect repellents and pest control.
Peppermint Essential Oil is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. It has a very potent minty aroma, even more powerful than spearmint. In aroma therapy it is commonly used as a pain reliever for minor burns such as sunburn or insect bites. It also is a common ingredient in products used to treat muscle aches to reduce pain and improve blood flow to the affected area. It is stimulating, energizing and improves stamina. It can be diluted and applied as a rub on muscles before a busy day.
PEPPERMINT, Mentha piperita    (Plant Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae)
Type of plant: Perennial plant with small, highly aromatic leaves and spikes of small pinkish mauve flowers
Part used: Fresh or partially dried plant
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Therapeutic properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, cholagogue, circulatory, decongestant, digestive, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Therapeutic uses: Headache, migraine, digestive problems, nausea, colic, gastrointestinal disorder, flatulence, colitis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, sinus congestion, sinusitis, muscular aches and pains, muscular injury, muscular spasm, sciatica, sprains, rheumatism, menstrual cramp, neuralgia, acne, pimples, mental exhaustion, tension, physical exhaustion, fatigue, apathy
Blends well with: Angelica seed, basil linalol, bay laurel, bergamot, cananga, chamomile german, clove bud, cypress, eucalyptus lemon, eucalyptus radiata, geranium, grapefruit, ho wood, juniper berry, lavender, lavender (spike), lemon, lemongrass, lime, marjoram (sweet), myrtle, niaouli, orange (sweet), oregano, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, ravintsara, rosemary, spruce (black), tangerine, tarragon, tea tree, thyme linalol, tuberose, ylang ylang
Precautionary advice: Avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid using undiluted baths and showers.