Peppermint essential oil

Description

Peppermint Essential Oil or Mentha piperita (peppermint oil), very refreshing, is a great natural calming, physical and mental analgesic.

Mint is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants with highly branched stems, 30-70cm tall with opposite, oval, petiolate leaves, 4-9cm long and 2-4cm wide. Both leaves and stems are usually slightly downy.

It is included among the most widespread aromatic herbs and is appreciated for its characteristic refreshing aroma. It is used in gastronomy, as well as in other uses such as pharmaceuticals.

It is an ideal essential oil for those who have a tendency to a heavy spirit as a result of excessive mental activity. It helps combat specific moments of headaches, providing a feeling of freshness and lightness. Mint Essential Oil is therefore a first-line essential oil for use in cases of mental fatigue.

Properties and benefits of Peppermint essential oil

Among its properties and benefits are:

• At the Cosmetic Level: Peppermint Essential Oil is astringent, decongestant, refreshing and tonic. Especially used in the treatment of circulation problems and heavy legs, helping to treat retention or derived cellulite.
• A Therapeutic Level: it is an essential oil with an analgesic, antispasmodic, sudorific effect. Carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge and stimulant. It is especially indicated for circulation problems and derivatives such as headaches, migraines, varicose veins, spider veins, etc.
• On an Emotional Level: Peppermint Essential Oil refreshes and clarifies, favors concentration and reduces mental fatigue. It is an essential oil highly recommended for periods of projects and studies.

It is one of the 12 basic essential oils to start aromatherapy.

It can be used in lymphatic drainage and in treatments for tired legs, due to its cleansing properties. It is one of the essential oils of choice in the formulation of body oils for the treatment of respiratory tract conditions, due to its balsamic properties.

Very refreshing essential oil, pure yin energy, indicated for people with little vitality, psycho-physical fatigue, mental laziness and lack of creativity. Stimulates the imagination, clarity of thought and helps eliminate negative thoughts from the mind.

How to take Peppermint essential oil?

There are different ways to apply and use Essential Oils and Essential Oil Preparations:

SKIN APPLICATION:

Facial Use : we recommend a ratio of 99% Carrier Oil plus 1% Essential Oil. This translates into 2 drops of Essential Oil for every 10 ml. of Carrier Oil.
Body Use: we recommend a proportion of 97% Carrier Oil plus 3% Essential Oil, which means 6 drops of Essential Oil per 10 ml. of Carrier Oil.

APPLICATION MODE:

Diffuser : the use of diffusers without heat such as the ALQVIMIA Flask is recommended, since heat modifies the properties of essential oils. Use a maximum of 10 drops of Essential Oil Preparation in the diffuser.
Bath : dilute a maximum of 10-15 drops of Essential Oil Preparation in a small amount of milk (vegetable or animal), yogurt, honey, salt or Bath Gel. This is because essential oils are not soluble in water and need a vehicle to dissolve in the bath.
Inhalation with Steam: apply a maximum of 5 drops of the Essential Oil Preparation on a saucepan of hot water with approximately 1-2 liters of water, and inhale covering the head and the saucepan with a towel, to maintain the steam for longer.
Sauna : dilute a maximum of 2 drops of the Essential Oil Preparation for every 500ml used in the sauna.
Air freshener spray : the use of Alqvimia Anti-Stress Cologne Water is recommended.

Composition of Peppermint essential oil

MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LIMONENE*, LINALOOL*. *Natural components of essential oils.