"Aroma-Pedia"
by
Well
Beings Aromatherapy Products
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"Aroma-Pedia" |
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PEPPERMINT |
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| The mints are some of the best known essential oils in aromatherapy. Mint was prescribed by Greek an Roman herbalists for just about everything. Peppermint is probably the most favorite member of the mint family. It stimulates, refreshes, cools, and uplifts the mind and body. It is excellent for tired feet and for reducing the effects of travel sickness in humans, cats and dogs. Peppermint repels insects, mice and rats. | |
| Aromatherapy Class: | Energizing, stimulating. |
| Botanical Name: | Mentha piperita |
| Family: | Labiatae -- (mint family) |
| Origin: | Europe and Asia. Today in the United States and England. |
| Description: | A creeping perennial plant with erect, square, branching stems with aromatic foliage. It is a natural hybrid of green mint and water mint. The flower of true peppermint is sterile and the plant propagates through the root system. |
| Fragrance: | Fresh, bright and minty. |
| Perfume Note: | Top |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation. |
| Yield: | Approximately 1000 pounds of plant material yields 1 pound of essential oil. |
| Naturally Occurring Compounds: | Menthol (40% - 70%), carvone (20% - 30%), cineol, limonene, menthone, pinene, thymol, among others. |
| BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES | AILMENTS |
| Physical:
Antiseptic, antiviral, expectorant. |
Physical: Dizziness, headaches, tension, digestive disorders, nausea, vomiting, influenza, colds, sore muscles, bruises, muscle pain, rheumatism, joint pain, insect bites, motion sickness, tightness in the neck. |
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and Spirit:
Refreshing, concentration, memory. |
Mind
and Spirit: Mental fatigue, lack of concentration, confusion, lapse of memory. |
| Skin:
Antiseptic, increases skin's natural defenses, reduces swelling, insect repellent. |
Skin: Acne, blemished skin, tired or swollen skin. |
| Hair:
NA |
Hair:
NA |
| Cautions: May cause skin irritation dilute to 1% in carrier oil and use no more than 3 drops in bath.. Do not use on infants and small children. People with hay fever should avoid mint oil since it may irritate mucous membranes. |
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