Peppermint

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Peppermint

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Product Description

Botanical Name: Mentha arvensis
Plant Part: Herb
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: India

Description: There are several species of the Mentha arvensis perennial herb that can grow to 1 meter in height, spreading due to their underground runners. Peppermint has hairy leaves with serrated edges and purple spiked flowers. Peppermint is known for it's high menthol content. It is so high in fact, that menthol crystals sometimes form right on the leaves.

Color: Pale off white to light yellow

Common Uses: Peppermint essential oil has long been credited as being useful in combating stomach ailments. It is also viewed as an antispasmodic and antimicrobic agent. Of course, most people will associate it with being a flavoring or scenting agent in foods, beverages, skin and hair care products, where it has a cooling effect by constricting capillaries and helping with bruises and sore joints,
as well as soaps and candles. This is largely due to it's menthol content, approx 85%.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong

Blends well with: Peppermint blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niaouli, Pine, Rosemary, Spearmint and Thyme.

Aromatic Scent: Peppermint has a sharp, penetrating mint scent based on its high menthol content. The sweetness of the vapour makes it easy to see why it is such a common flavoring and scenting agent.

History: Peppermint and it's name has it's roots in Greek mythology. Plato, God of the dead, fell in love with Minthe, herself a beautiful nymph. Pluto's goddess wife Persephone became jealous and turned Minthe into a plant, but out of respect for her beauty, she ensured that she would have a wonderful and fragrant aroma.

Cautions: Peppermint can be sensitizing due to the menthol content. Do not use directly on the skin, always use a carrier oil.

Methods of Use

Bath – add up to 2 to 3 drops of Essential Oil to a full bath  with warm water. Agitate the water and soak for 20 mins. For sensitive skin types add 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk or soy milk, (if lactose intolerant).

Use only 1 drop for babies and children under 7 years of age and always add 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk or soy milk,(if lactose intolerant).

Foot Treatment – add up to 3 drops of Essential Oil Blend in Foot Spa.  Soak feet for 10 minutes then dry and moisturise with Massage Oil Blend or Replenish Hand & Body Cream

Facial Treatment – Add 1 to 2 drops of Essential Oil Blend to 15ml of Massage Oil Blend. Massage into skin morning and night after cleansing and under your favourite Pure Destiny Skin care cream.

Hand Treatment – Add 2 to 3 drops of Essential Oil Blend into a bowl of warm water.  Soak hands for 10 minutes.  Dry and moisturise with Massage Oil Blend or Replenish Hand & Body Cream

Salt Scrub – to 2 cups of Sea Salt, add 15ml of Massage Oil Blend and 5 drops of Essential Oil Blend.  Massage over entire body and wipe off with warm damp cloth or Shower.

Aromatherapy Massage – Dilute 2 to 3 drops of appropriate Essential Oil Blend into 15mls of Massage Oil Blend.  Always use dark glass bottles for ultimate safety and protection, as Essential Oils will affect plastics.

Pure Destiny Aromatics Electric Vaporizers and Mist Diffuser.

Additional Information

Size

100ml, 15ml

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